Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Assistant - PRN

Sanford Health•Thief River Falls, MN

1d•$17 - $26

About The Position

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. Join Northern Lights in Thief River Falls, MN as a Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Assistant and play a hands on role in supporting individuals on their recovery journey. This position offers valuable experience in behavioral health, close collaboration with a supportive clinical team, and the chance to build meaningful skills in a community focused setting. It is a great fit for compassionate individuals who want to grow in mental health services while making a real difference close to home. Contributes to the care and safety of psychiatric patients under the direction and control of the psychiatric staff and patient orders.

Requirements

Must meet state-specific requirements.
In Minnesota: Must hold a GED or HS diploma per MN State Statute.
Must meet DHS requirements of a Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker by one of the following: Associates of Arts degree (or 2 years post-secondary education) in one of the behavioral sciences or human services, including nursing; or is a registered nurse without a Bachelor's degree; or has 3 years personal life experience with serious and persistent mental illness; or 3 years personal life experience as the primary caregiver to an adult with a serious mental illness or traumatic brain injury; or has 4000 hours supervised paid work experience in the delivery of mental health services to adults with a serious mental illness or traumatic brain injury.
A valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

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.