What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Counselor II - Partial position at Clarity Child Guidance Center?
Description
POSITION SUMMARY
Provide for the monitoring and assisting of patients with activities of daily living. Appropriately support and implement Center's Treatment Philosophy of Dignity, Respect and Understanding when caring for the patient. Must demonstrate initiative, care and attitude conducive to effective functioning for the therapeutic milieu. Expected to learn the basic knowledge and skills for Collaborative Problem Solving.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and / or abilities required and may include other duties as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values and support the strategic plan and the goals and direction of the Performance Improvement Plan.
EDUCATION / TRAINING EXPERIENCE
HS diploma or GED
Six months related experience
Successful completion of the Medication Certification Program, if appropriate
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS
First Aide, CPR
SAMA
THE ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION
Monitor and maintain patients, groups and milieu safety during proper implementation of treatment plan
Demonstrate competency in Collaborative Problem Solving core areas within established time frames :
Introductory concepts and attitudes
Triggers and Pathways
Plans A, B and C
Milieu Assessment Plans
Demonstrates developmentally age appropriate communication, activities interventions for patient groups for 4-6 patients without assistance
Demonstrates knowledge of psychiatric medications including benefits and side effects.
Assists senior staff in implementation of experiential groups
Maintain therapeutic relationship and appropriate boundaries
Orients patients to the Center, unit, program and encourages them to participate in social and recreational activities
Demonstrate effective communication with families and clinical team reporting pertinent information regarding patient symptoms to charge nurse.
Document appropriate and sufficient information on daily shift change checklist patient checklist and progress notes.
Demonstrates solid understanding of Special Treatment Procedures
Identify and implement the following P&P :
Elopement Precaution
One-to-One coverage
Involuntary Time Out
Patient Rights
Precaution I and II
Restraint and Seclusion
Activity Restriction
Demonstrates competency in SAMA techniques and utilizes least restrictive interventions
Safely transports and monitors patients while off campus
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