Mental Health Worker, RI

MONARCH • Greenville, RI

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About The Position

At Monarch, we work together to provide life-changing care in communities across North Carolina and Rhode Island. As a team, we provide hope, promote wellness, and empower individuals and families impacted by mental illness, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and traumatic brain injury. The primary responsibility of the Mental Health Worker, RI is to provide care to individuals, supporting people in achieving their personal dreams and goals while following a person-centered plan.

Requirements

• Associate's degree with 3 years of experience working with adults in a behavioral health capacity.
• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience working with adults in a behavioral health capacity.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to individuals receiving services in a manner that ensures safety, client’s rights, confidentiality, comfort, dignity and a therapeutic environment.
• Respect the rights of individuals receiving services to make choices within the available parameters and make every effort to follow the individual’s person-centered plan.
• Ensure that the individuals receiving services maintain appropriate personal hygiene, perform activities of daily living and receive the proper nutrition.
• Assist with self-help skills as necessary and keep supervisor informed of the condition of individuals receiving services.
• Observe individuals receiving services for changes in physical and mental conditions, reporting those to professional staff.
• Assist in group educational sessions and/or activities as assigned for individuals receiving services at the facility under supervision.
• Maintain trainings as required and requested.
• Demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures and assist in crisis situations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and comply with all agency policies and procedures.
• Complete all other relevant responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package that supports full-time and part-time team members and their families.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree