Human Services Technician is a direct care role within the state-operated Community Behavioral Health Hospital (CBHH) in Baxter. The CBHH provides short-term, acute inpatient psychiatric services in a 16-bed community-based setting. Natural support structures are incorporated into treatment by serving patients as close as possible to their home communities. As a Human Services Technician, you will have the following responsibilities: • Facilitate admission and discharge functions. • Complete the demographic/technical admission procedure for patients entering the CBHH so that an optimum level of health and comfort may be attained • Provide optimal physical and mental health care (according to the scope of this position) so that optimal health and outcomes can be achieved and maintained. • Maintain an acceptable environment of care. • Participate as a member of the integrated treatment team in the development/implementation of individual patient behavioral treatment plans and by promoting illness management and recovery process. • Perform delegated treatments and procedures within policy. • Maintain a hazard-free environment through awareness of safety standards and response to emergency calls so that major crises may be prevented and/or handled appropriately. • Perform housekeeping tasks so that a healthful and aesthetic environment is maintained. • Actively participate in and assist with the collection, organization of monitoring and evaluation data as requested so that patient care services are continuously maintained and improved. • Participate in in-service training and quality improvement activities so that the best possible care is provided to patients.

• Ability to read and write English sufficient to understand/follow directions and to maintain records/documentation. • Human relations skills sufficient to establish rapport with and provide direction to service recipients. • Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

• Current registration as a Nursing Assistant with the MDH Nursing Assistant Registry. • Experience providing activities of daily living (ADLs) • High School Diploma

Available upon request.