MENTAL HEALTH/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY TECHNICIANS
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Job Code | Job Title | Pay Grade |
5003F2 | Mental Health/Developmental Disability Technician Trainee | 14 |
5004F2 | Mental Health/Developmental Disability Technician | 17 |
5005F2 | Licensed Mental Health Technician | 18 |
OCCUPATIONAL CONCEPT - Provide personal care, active treatment, development,
habilitation and/or rehabilitation activities in a state operated facility for
the mentally ill or developmentally disabled.
TASKS
Necessary Special Requirements: Requires an approved drug test approved by the Kansas Department of Administration unless the incumbent is moving from one safety-sensitive position to another safety-sensitive position within the same agency performing substantially similar duties.
Mental Health/Developmental Disability Technician: This is full performance
level work planning, directing or coordinating active treatment, developmental,
habilitation and rehabilitative treatment activities and/or programs for
individuals or groups of individuals with mental illness or developmental
disabilities. Shares leadership responsibility with coworkers in performance of
duties to fulfill work responsibilities. Mentors lesser skilled staff by
providing individual supports and training. Work may involve supervising staff.
Minimum Requirements: Completion of an
established training program approved by Kansas Department of Children and Families.
Necessary Special Requirements: Some positions require an approved drug test unless the incumbent is moving from one safety-sensitive position to another safety-sensitive position within the same agency performing substantially similar duties. Some positions require one year of supervisory/leadership experience; a valid Kansas Drivers License and/or a License to pass medication per Kansas statute.
Licensed Mental Health Technician: This is full performance level work planning,
directing or coordinating active treatment, developmental, habilitation and
rehabilitative treatment activities and/or programs for individuals or groups of
individuals with mental illness or developmental disabilities. Administers
medications in a mental health facility. Shares leadership responsibility with
coworkers in performance of duties to fulfill work responsibilities. Mentors
lesser skilled staff by providing individual supports and training. Work may
involve supervising staff.
Minimum Requirements: Kansas license/permit to practice as a Mental
Health Technician at time of hire.
Necessary Special Requirements: Some positions require an approved drug test unless the incumbent is moving from one safety-sensitive position to another safety-sensitive position within the same agency performing substantially similar duties. Some positions require a valid driver’s license.
NC: 0605
REV: 08/05
REV: 08/10
REV: 09/12