Residential Mental Health Worker

Child Guidance Resource•Haverford Township, PA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Residential Supervisor, the Specialized Community Residential Rehabilitation (SCRR) Mental Health Worker is a direct care position that provides for the safety and well-being of each resident within the home and facilitates community involvement / interaction in cooperation with the residents, coworkers and administration. The SCRR Mental Health Worker facilitates the implementation of general and specific household and individual routine / programming while serving as a role model for the resident population. In partnership with the SCRR Residential Supervisor, the SCRR Mental Health Worker provides a continuum of services, including system advocacy, informational / referral, supportive counseling, family and resident education, and crisis intervention / stabilization.

Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement behaviorally measurable treatment plans for each resident in order to provide with both appropriate services and / or interventions.
Accurately assess resident needs and documents in bi-monthly review.
Monitor service provision through intensive case management to ensure receipt of quality and appropriate services/interventions.
Develop therapeutic alliances with adults, works with residents to resolve issues of therapy relationships.
Incorporate understanding of medication management as it supports the overall clinical plan.
Supervise the self-administration of client medication. Ascertains through questions that clients’ understand his/her prescribed medication – dose, side effects, etc., as guided by a registered nurse.
Manage an effective team partnership, including co-therapy, team communication and role flexibility.
Provide information/referral services to clients and families to ensure receipt of quality and appropriate services/resources.
Adhere to all agency corporate compliance mandates including accuracy, timeliness and attention to detail.
Complete all documentation requirements within determined time frames; completes all forms, consistent with CGRC corporate compliance procedures.
Complete all training and actively participate in required supervision in accordance with program and agency guidelines.