Mental Health Worker, RI

MONARCH•Greenville, RI

70d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. You deserve a positive and encouraging work environment - a place where you can do your best work and grow as a professional. That is just what you’ll find at Monarch. Here, we care for people, including our team members. We offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that supports full-time and part-time team members and their families. More than just a job, this opportunity with Monarch will give you room to spread your wings and grow because we believe in promoting from within and developing future leaders.

Requirements

Associate's degree with 3 years of experience working with adults in a behavioral health capacity OR Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience working with adults in a behavioral health capacity
Drivers License (Valid) - USA

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
Driving and travel may be required