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POSITION TITLE: Mental Health Worker

REPORTS TO (TITLE): Director of Nursing or Nurse Manager

EMPLOYEE PAY STATUS: Non-Exempt

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

Provides direct and indirect client care under the direction of a Lead MHT/Registered Nurse.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Orients clients to the unit, searches personal effects, and documents appropriately in the client record.
Is knowledgeable of procedure for monitoring clients one-to-one and performs one-to-one observation for high-risk clients as assigned and promptly reports any client activities that are a danger to the client or others.
Follows Professional Crisis management procedures accurately when needed.
Knows and applies appropriate Behavioral Management plans and contracts specific to individual program/clients
Properly demonstrates the techniques for searching a room; has a good working knowledge of the procedures for room searches, and conducts room searches on a weekly basis.

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Licensing:

Knowledge and Experience:

One to two years’ experience as a behavioral health worker, preferred
Current AHA BLS certification and maintain current
Complete MAB (Management of Assaultive Behavior) within 60 days of employment and maintain current

Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrates appropriate professional boundaries; treats youth with respect and considers clients valued customers.
Properly assesses routine situations, determines and takes appropriate action.
Demonstrates the ability to set limits for clients and uses de-escalation techniques appropriately.
Accepts feedback in a positive manner and applies it to improve performance and further learning.
Follows all safety procedures; is alert to changing situations and contributes to preventing opportunities for danger to develop.
Follows safety procedures in a calm manner and responds quickly when an alarm sounds or a code is announced.
Will escort any patient needing to leave facility for medical, court, or etc.
Conducts and documents 15-minute rounds on youth in a timely manner.
Speaks with authority in a calm and clear voice, uses proper selection of words and has knowledge of when and how to use them.
Communicates with all customers (family, referral sources, caseworkers, etc.) in a professional manner; is service oriented; and is courteous, friendly, and empathetic.
Exhibits calm and controlled attitude; does not overreact to allow his/her own actions to further deteriorate the situation.
Answers the telephone in a professional manner; directs calls appropriately, and takes messages.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, this position is frequently required to do the following:

Use standard office equipment and access, input, and retrieve information from a computer. Use computer keyboard with manual and finger dexterity and wrist-finger speed sufficient to perform repetitive actions efficiently for extended periods of time.
Communicate effectively in person or via telephone in a manner which can be understood by those with whom the person is speaking, including a diverse population.
Give and follow verbal and written instructions with attention to detail and accuracy.
Perform complex mental functions and basic arithmetic functions; interpret complex laws, regulations, and policies; collect, interpret, and/or analyze complex data and information.
Vision: see details of objects at close range.
Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
Reach forward, up, down, and to the side.
Sit or stand for minimum periods of one hour at a time and come and go from the work area repeatedly throughout the day.
Lift up to fifty (50) pounds

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $23.75 per hour

Benefits:

Medical Specialty:

Schedule:

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $24

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