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Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities


OVERVIEW

DBHDD operates state hospitals and provides for community-based services across the state through contracted providers. The department serves people living with mental health challenges, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, or any combination of these. As Georgia’s public safety net, our primary responsibility is to serve people who are uninsured. We also serve individuals on Medicaid and others with few resources or options.

Our program divisions are:
• Behavioral Health
• Developmental Disabilities
• Hospital Services

OUR VISION and MISSION

Our team is dedicated and compassionate with a commitment to transparency and accountability, but we can only do this work in partnership with providers, civic officials, and citizens. Together, we can continue to make recovery and independence real!

Vision: Easy access to high-quality care that leads to a life of recovery and independence for the people we serve.

Mission: Leading an accountable and effective continuum of care to support Georgians with behavioral health challenges, and intellectual and developmental disabilities in a dynamic health care environment.


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Forensic Services Technician -2nd shift-Milledgeville

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Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Department of - DBHDD

       Any given position will close when we determine an adequate candidate pool has been received.

 

Due to the high volume of resumes/applications received, we are unable to provide the status on each applicant by phone or email. However, please be assured that your resume/application will be evaluated and we will contact you if you are selected for an interview or we need further clarification/information.

 


 

This posting is only for 2nd shift.  Candidates must apply to other shifts.

**High School and College Degrees Must Be From an Accredited Institution** 

 

Job Description:

 

Provide basic patient care and work with patients/clients to develop daily living skills. May take vital signs.

Provides training to individuals in a variety of areas depending upon the individual's needs. Completes required documentation in the individual's and unit records

Observes and maintains an awareness of individuals' behavior and physical whereabouts to ensure their security and safety.

Transports/accompanies individuals to appointments and activities in various locations and off campus visits

Participates in providing for a safe, secure, clean and attractive environment for individuals, visitors, and staff. Provides assistance to other staff when admitting and orienting new individuals to the forensic unit

Conducts activities for recreation and socialization. Provides clients with help walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed.

Assist with identifying individuals in medication line. Assist with lab draws and the collecting of bodily fluid specimens. Conducts environment rounds.

Participates in interdisciplinary treatment team. Participates in crisis de-escalation. Serves on hospital-wide committees and group facilitation.

Provides training to individuals in a variety of areas depending upon the individual's needs

 
 
Benefits:

Vacation15 days each year up to 5 years of service; 18 days each year from 5-10 years of service; 21 days each year for 10 + years of service

Sick Leave: accrual at a rate of 10 hours per month (15 days each year)

Holidays:  the state of Georgia recognizes 12 paid holidays

Retirement: 401(k) plan with a matching employer contribution and a Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Available Insurance: Health; Dental; Vision; Legal; Disability; Life & dependent life insurance

Tax Deferred Spending Accounts: Healthcare; Childcare

 

We are a Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer.   

 

Additional Information - Selected applicant must meet the following standards:

       1.     Must pass a pre-employment background check (which includes criminal records check, driver's history, and verification of work history) and a post-hire                        federal background investigation.

2.    Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and will be placed in the pool for the State Random Drug Testing Program.

3.    Eligible to work in the U.S.

4.    Able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

High school diploma or GED.

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