BEHAVIORAL HEALTH WORKER (MENTAL HEALTH WORKER II)

Independence Health System • Butler Township, PA

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About The Position

Responsible for proper implementation of the treatment plan and evaluates symptoms and progress within Family Services. Provides services to individuals and families as required. Responsible for implementing the daily schedule of activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Rehabilitation, or Activity Therapies
• Act 33/73 clearances and Healthcare Provider CPR
• Comprehensive Crisis Management per policy.

Nice To Haves

• Prior mental health experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with staff to develop and implement programming specific to the Family Services. This includes implementing the daily schedule of activities in accordance with the individualized treatment plan, under the direction of the Therapist/Mental Health Professional.
• Builds a therapeutic relationship with children and effectively interacts in a professional and appropriate manner with children and families referred to the program.
• Communicates and coordinates activities with other staff members to ensure continuity of services.
• Assists the Therapists in evaluating the patient’s symptoms and progress on a daily basis and documents appropriately. Provides feedback and information to and obtains input from treatment professionals on an ongoing basis as part of the treatment team.
• Adheres to programmatic guidelines and other behavioral related standards in carrying out duties and assists in maintaining a safe environment for the patients and staff.
• Completed mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.
• Completed annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.
• Maintained license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
• Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self. Identifies and works to reduce potentially unsafe patient care or other safety practices.
• Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level