Adolescent Counselor (on call) - Mental Health 169

Main Template•San Leandro, CA

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About The Position

Willow Rock is a 16-bed Psychiatric Health Facility in Alameda County serving adolescents ages 12–17 experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms. The Adolescent Counselor is a treatment team member who provides direct and indirect services to meet members’ physical and psychological needs in a manner consistent with Rehabilitation and Recovery principles. This is an on-call position with shifts and days varying as needed. The expected starting wage is $23.00–$28.00 per hour, with applicable shift differentials. The position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and is subject to union membership requirements upon hire. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements. Employment is contingent on successful completion and acceptable results of applicable post-offer physical examination, two-step tuberculosis PPD testing, criminal background clearances, excluded-party sanctions, and degree or license verification. If driving is required, a valid driver’s license, motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance must be provided at employment and maintained. Additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply.

Requirements

A BA or BS degree and two years of experience with psychiatric patients, preferably adolescents, in a mental health setting; or an associate degree and three years of experience; or six years of experience working directly with individuals in a mental health setting.
Equivalent experience providing direct care to adolescents with behavioral or learning issues, or experience in an educational or group home setting, may also qualify.
Belief in individuals’ ability to recover from disabling mental illness.
Knowledge of basic psychiatric rehabilitation interventions.
Good communication skills and a desire to work with people with mental illness.
At least 18 years of age.
Proficiency in reading, speaking, and writing English.
Negative TB screen.
CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certifications by the date of employment or within 60 days of employment, maintained throughout employment.
If driving is required, a valid driver’s license, motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance at employment, maintained throughout employment.
For inpatient assignments, ability to assist with restraint during assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention training; for outpatient assignments, ability to evade members during assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention training.

Nice To Haves

Experience with psychiatric adolescent clients or patients.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate the Telecare mission, purpose, values, and beliefs in interactions with internal and external stakeholders.
Review admission documentation and assist with members’ reviews and assessment of care plans.
Recognize changes in the members’ milieu and adapt caregiving methods as needed.
Provide safe, effective, and efficient direct care in accordance with policies, procedures, standards of care, CPI, and psychiatric rehabilitation principles.
Establish, maintain, and co-facilitate therapeutic relationships with members served; model hope and a positive approach to problem solving and coping.
Attend and participate in community meetings, groups, multidisciplinary team meetings, and treatment planning meetings.
Document activities of daily living, responses to interventions, and significant behavior changes; inform the Clinical Director of members’ behavior and condition, especially changes in mental or physical condition.
Admit and discharge assigned members and complete related documentation.
Contribute to whole-person treatment, including physical care; obtain vital signs and weights as assigned.
Monitor members’ safety, including conducting rounds and providing safe, appropriate seclusion and restraint supervision.
Support teamwork through cooperation and communication, and help promote group morale.
Follow body substance precautions and protect confidential employee and member information.
Supervise and support members during meals and assist with meal setup when required.
Participate in and assist members during group outings; promote and support development of self-help skills.
Explain policies and procedures to members served and their families.
Maintain appropriate interpersonal skills and effective, courteous working relationships with members and staff.
Protect members from behavior that could harm themselves or others and follow nursing policies and procedures related to direct and indirect care.
For inpatient assignments, assist with restraint of members in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention training.
For outpatient assignments, evade members in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention training.