Rehab Activity Leader (On Call) - Behavioral Health 169

Main Template•San Leandro, CA

6d•$21

About The Position

Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems. As part of the Telecare Family, Willow Rock is a 16-bed Psychiatric Health Facility in Alameda County for adolescents 12-17 years old who are experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms. Shifts Available: On Call; Shift Hours and Days vary as needed Expected starting wage is $21 Hourly. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements. POSITION SUMMARY The Rehabilitation Activity Leader plans and facilitates direct and indirect rehabilitation services for both individuals and groups.

Requirements

One (1) year of direct service experience in a mental health setting
High School graduation or a G.E.D. equivalent and California Driver’s License (Class ‘C’) and insurability
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain current certification throughout employment
All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification.
If the position requires driving, valid driver’s license, a motor vehicle clearance and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment.
Additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply.
Excellent communication skills
Knowledge of psychiatric treatment modalities
Ability to read, write and speak English

Nice To Haves

AA Degree in a related field
Experience working with adults with serious mental illness and/or adults with developmental disabilities

Responsibilities

Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values and beliefs in everyday language and contact with internal and external stakeholders
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 members served 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
Leads/coâleads therapeutic activity groups
Attends shift report and assists in providing unit supervision as needed
Maintains the inventory and orders equipment and supplies for activity programs, as directed
Maintains order and cleanliness of the Activity Rooms
Promotes and assists members served in developing self-help skills
Completes incident reports and forwards to Administrator in compliance with established policies and procedures
Notifies appropriate agencies of any known or observed incidents of abuse as required by law
Reviews and implements members served service plans
Actively participates in multidisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning meetings, as directed
Demonstrates knowledge of Pro-Act principles and uses Pro-Act concepts to manage aggressive behavior
Observes, records and reports members served social and psychiatric behavior
Must assist with restraint of members served in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention training
Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted and/or changed at the discretion of management.