Residential Mental Health Worker
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.
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.
Benefits
- reimbursed comprehensive clinical supervision and training
- opportunity to develop your leadership competencies and career interests on a personal level
- flexibility for classes
- internship possibilities within our organization
- availability for licensure supervision
- healthy work-life balance
- relaxed working environment
- flexible work schedules
- career development
- competitive compensation package
- generous time off and benefits for eligible employees
- discounts and offers through our Tickets at Work Program
- CGRC is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
