Mental Health Worker, RI

Monarch•Greenville, RI

32d•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.

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
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
Driving and travel may be required