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Georgia Department of Behavioral Health & 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.


Health Service Technician Supervisor [ICF] - Gracewood Campus

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Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Department of - DBHDD

The selected candidate must perform the following duties:

 

  • Supervises, guides, and/or instructs the work assignments of subordinate staff.
  • Provides basic patient care and works with patients/clients to develop daily living skills.
  • May take vital signs and perform other related medical procedures under the direction of nursing staff.
  • Supervises and plans work of assigned staff.
  • Answers clients' call signals.
  • Assists in administration of medications and treatments, takes vital signs, and/or draws blood or collects other bodily fluids, as directed by a physician or nurse.
  • Bathes, grooms, shaves and dresses clients.
  • Conducts activities for recreation and socialization.
  • Ensures safety and security of clients.
  • Feeds clients who are unable to feed themselves. Implements assigned parts of client individualized treatment and behavior management plans.
  • Observes and documents patient data, behavior and activity.
  • Prepares clients for treatment or examination.
  • Provides client care by supplying and emptying bedpans, applying dressings and supervising exercise routines.
  • Provides clients with help walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed.
  • Transports and/or accompanies clients to treatment units, using a wheelchair or stretcher.
  • Turns and re-positions bedridden clients, alone or with assistance, to prevent bedsores

High school diploma or GED AND Two years of experience in a related field OR One year of experience at the lower level Health Aide 3 (HCS022) or position equivalent.

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