Mental Health Worker I - Mental Health 109

Telecare Corporation•Long Beach, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Worker I performs a variety of duties on the inpatient unit involving patient management and care under the guidance of the MHW II staff. La Casa Mental Health Rehabilitation Center (MHRC) is a 190-bed program providing assistance to adults 18 and older. Telecare's mission is to deliver and manage excellent services and systems of care for persons with serious mental illness.

Requirements

One (1) year of experience working with the severely and persistently mentally ill population, and demonstrated ability to perform at a consistently high level as a Mental Health Worker is required.
Current enrollment in a related school program can substitute for the one year work experience.
High school graduation or a G.E.D. equivalent are also required.
Current CPR certification.
Knowledge of the care of the mentally ill.
Ability to interact with nursing personnel, other members of the health care team, patients, family members and visitors.
Ability to read, write and speak English is crucial.
Applicant must receive clearance from the Department of Justice.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values and beliefs in everyday language and contact with clients, the public and other staff members.
Participates as a team member and provides input via reporting observations, concerns and asking appropriate questions.
Reviews and implements client treatment plans.
Actively participates in multidisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning meetings.
Demonstrates knowledge of Professional Assault Response TRAINING (PART) principles and uses PART concepts to manage aggressive behavior.
Participates in and assists clients during group outings.

Responsibilities

Provides safe, effective and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care.
Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with clients and acts as a role model in maintaining a hopeful and positive attitude in problem-solving and coping with the disabilities associated with mental illness.
Attends and participates in community meetings and groups.
Participates, assists and facilitates rehabilitation therapy groups and activities under the guidance of the Rehab Therapy staff.
Admits and discharges clients as assigned, including completing associated documentation.
Collects stool, urine and other specimens, as requested, on assigned clients.
Obtains client vital signs and weights, as assigned.
Completes tasks and required documentation as assigned.
Assists clients at mealtime by distributing meal trays, pouring beverages, and/or feeding clients in need of assistance.
Observes, records and reports client social and psychiatric behavior.
Completes admission documentation reviews.
Assists in client reviews and assessment of client care plans.
Demonstrates the ability to recognize changes in client milieu and make modifications in care-giving methods.
Demonstrates knowledge and proper use of equipment and supplies.
Promotes and assists clients in developing self-help skills.
Explains policies and procedures to clients and their families.
Demonstrates knowledge of nursing policies and procedures as they relate to direct and indirect client care.
Protects the confidentiality of employee and client information.
Continually focuses on assigned tasks and seeks and implements improvements as necessary.
Understands and demonstrates the safety program in all activities.
Protects clients from behavior that could damage themselves or others.
Practices universal precautions at all times.
Demonstrates a knowledge of Telecare’s customers including clients, families and governmental agencies in all interactions and conduct.
Acts in a professional manner, always demonstrating respect and understanding of the community and neighborhood when representing Telecare in the community.
Completes and follows through with tasks and assignments, meeting expected deadlines.
Understands and demonstrates knowledge of all policies associated with attendance.
Attends all assigned in-service education classes.
Role models excellent professional practice.
Always dresses appropriately and professionally.