Recovery Specialist (On-Call) - Mental Health 105

Telecare Corporation•Woodside, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Recovery Specialist is a treatment team member responsible for providing care to meet the physical and psychological needs of clients through direct and indirect services. This is an on-call position with varying shifts and days as needed, including Saturday NOC shifts. The expected starting wage is $23.00 per hour. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and requires union membership upon hire. Telecare applies geographic differentials to pay ranges, and the starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

Requirements

A High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.
Good communication skills and a desire to work with severely mentally impaired adults is crucial.
Incumbents must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and be proficient in reading, speaking, and writing English.
Applicant must be finger printed and receive clearance from the Department of Justice.
Valid and current driver’s license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver.
Willingness to use the company vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of experience with nursing and/or psychiatric clients in a clinic, hospital, or a long-term care facility is preferred.
Knowledge of basic psychiatric and nursing skills, including nursing interventions is essential.
Certification as a CNA or its equivalent is acceptable documentation of nursing skills knowledge.

Responsibilities

Provides safe, effective, and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care.
Establishes and maintains and co-facilitates 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.
Documents client activities of daily living, response to interventions, and significant behavior changes as appropriate.
Admits and discharges patients 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.
Assists clients at mealtime by distributing meal trays, pouring beverages, and/or feeding clients in need of assistance.
Provides client monitoring including but not limited to rounds, seclusion and restraint supervision, and smoke breaks.
Commits to teamwork via questions and cooperation.
Assists in client outings and/or driving.
Practices body substance precautions at all times.
Observes, records, and reports client social, psychiatric, and physical behavior.
Reviews admission documentation.
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.
Explains policies and procedures to clients and their families.
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.
Acts in a professional manner, always demonstrating respect and understanding of the community and neighborhood when representing Telecare in the community.
Demonstrates a knowledge of Telecare’s customers including clients/clients families and governmental agencies in all interactions and conduct.
Completes and follows through with tasks and assignments, meeting expected deadlines.
Attends all assigned in-service education classes.
Role models excellent professional practice.
Dresses appropriately and professionally.