Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Assistant | Full Time

Sanford Health • Thief River Falls, MN

93d • $16 - $25

About The Position

Contributes to the care and safety of psychiatric patients under the direction and control of the psychiatric staff and patient orders. Monitors the safety and whereabouts of all residents in the facility. Observes and reports patient behaviors to clinical staff. Directly interacts with patients and is available for patient support. Delivers and documents specific rehabilitative services to adult patients with mental illness. Implements rehabilitation interventions under the direction of licensed clinical staff. Implements independent living skills training with patients. Provides opportunities for social and interpersonal skills development. Ensures that patient chores and/or daily tasks are complete. May provide transportation for patients, as needed. Under direction, participates in the admission process for patients and ensures that rooms are prepped at time of discharge for the next admission. Contributes to the overall cleanliness and appearance of the facility. Depending on setting, may be responsible for medication distribution. Interventions that are in the treatment plan but outside the scope of practice for this role must be implemented by appropriately licensed clinical staff. Interventions outside the scope of the treatment plan require approval from the leadership team.

Requirements

• Must hold a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must meet one of the following criteria: agreed to work exclusively overnight shifts; completed 2,000 hours of work experience providing health and human services; completed three years of personal life experience with mental illness; completed three years of personal life experience as a primary caregiver to an adult with a mental illness; holds an Associate of Arts degree; completed 15 semester or 23 quarter hours post-secondary education in behavioral science; holds an unencumbered registered nurse license.
• Previous experience in providing mental health services to adults is preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently in an effective and efficient manner.
• Sufficient computer skills to document information within an electronic medical record.
• A valid driver's license may be required depending on department/facility.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the care and safety of psychiatric patients under the direction of psychiatric staff.
• Monitors the safety and whereabouts of all residents in the facility.
• Observes and reports patient behaviors to clinical staff.
• Directly interacts with patients and provides patient support.
• Delivers and documents specific rehabilitative services to adult patients with mental illness.
• Implements rehabilitation interventions under the direction of licensed clinical staff.
• Implements independent living skills training with patients.
• Provides opportunities for social and interpersonal skills development.
• Ensures that patient chores and/or daily tasks are complete.
• May provide transportation for patients as needed.
• Participates in the admission process for patients and ensures rooms are prepped for discharge.
• Contributes to the overall cleanliness and appearance of the facility.
• May be responsible for medication distribution depending on setting.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Work/life balance benefits
• Generous time off package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees