Change Agent- MHT- Residential- PRN
About The Position
The Change Agent supports and implements the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of The Maples. This role demonstrates teamwork by carrying out routine and assigned tasks within the Maples program. The Change Agent assists clinicians with patient care tasks and therapists with therapeutic interventions, and helps maintain a safe and therapeutic milieu by monitoring and complying with program rules and policies. They observe patients, document findings, and report significant behaviors to the shift nurse. The Change Agent also conducts safety rounds, assists in managing escalating patient behavior, and documents client activities and observations as assigned. Additionally, they assist patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), display flexibility, identify opportunities for improvement, and model productive, healthy behavior. The role requires efficiency, organization, constructive stress management, and the ability to offer and accept feedback. Punctuality, adherence to policies, and a warm, empathic attitude are essential. The Change Agent shows respect for others, demonstrates integrity, and performs other duties as required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or G.E.D. is required
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- One year experience in a clinical setting required
- Proficient in English language
- Certification in Basic Life Support
- Certification in non-violent crisis intervention
Nice To Haves
- One year experience in a behavioral healthcare setting preferred
Responsibilities
- Support and implement the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of The Maples
- Demonstrates teamwork by carrying out routine and assigned tasks within the Maples program
- Assists clinician with patient care tasks and therapist with therapeutic interventions
- Assists in the provision of maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu by monitoring and complying with program rules and policies
- Observes patients in accordance with prescriber orders and facility policy; documents and reports findings to shift nurse immediately if behavior and/or activity is significant
- Conducts and documents safety rounds per policy
- Provides assistance in management of patients who exhibit escalating behavior, in accordance with hospital training and policy
- Documents client activities, significant occurrences, observed behavior, vital signs, and other findings as assigned by the nursing staff and determined by facility policy
- Assists patients in completing Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) as needed. This may include hygiene, grooming, toileting, eating, and other functions
- Displays flexibility and willingness to work with others
- Identifies opportunities for improvement and offers solutions; discusses with appropriate personnel (i.e., supervisors)
- Consistently demonstrates vision, foresight, good judgment, and customer sensitivity
- Models productive, healthy behavior, and interactions with co-workers, clients, and others
- Performs job with efficiency necessary to complete assignments within established time frames and procedural guidelines
- Organizes and prioritizes work while being cost-effective and conserving resources
- Deals constructively with stress
- Offers and accepts constructive feedback and responds appropriately to direction
- Is punctual in all aspects of work and adheres to the attendance and dress code policy
- Exhibits good physical and mental health as evidenced by a warm, empathic attitude
- Shows respect for the dignity and worth of others
- Demonstrates a high sense of personal integrity
- Performs other duties and special projects as required
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
