What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Worker Residential (Full-Time & Part-Time)- COME JOIN US! position at GEMMA?
We are currently seeking full-time / part-time / per diem Mental Health Workers for its Children's Psychiatric Residential Treatment Program. Must be 21 years of age.
The focus of the position is to provide excellent care and treatment services for the severely emotionally disturbed children served by Gemma Services' Psychiatric Residential Treatment Program. A commitment to help nurture, counsel, set limits, educate and heal along with an understanding and ability to work and form positive relationships with children are priorities. A willingness to learn and use agency-approved therapeutic crisis intervention techniques is required.
Responsibilities for Mental Health Worker are as follows, but not limited to :
- Providing care and treatment services for the children served by Gemma Services; coordinating work within the department as well as with other divisions and departments; reporting pertinent information to the immediate supervisor or Executive-on-Duty; responding to inquiries or requests for information.
- Uses and models correct Safe Crisis Management (SCM), as well as other agency trained behavioral management techniques, when situations warrant, in accordance with SS / MLS policies, procedures and applicable Commonwealth, Federal and other regulatory bodies.
- Provide a high level of supervision for all children in adhering to the supervision, discipline, and behavioral management policies.
- Writes daily progress notes on assigned children that specifically connect to the treatment plan document of each child under care; monitors the effectiveness of treatment services and participates in team decisions / discussions on ways to modify / implement the treatment plan to best meet the needs of the child.
- Participates in the children's activities. Assist each child in promoting positive interactions with other children. Encourages each child to develop emotional regulation and behavioral skills through positive praise, a sense of security and teaching frustration tolerance and acceptance.
- Submits all required reports and documentation (e.g. treatment plans, progress notes, logs head checks, etc.) on time and in the appropriate form.
- Writes Critical Incident Reports (CIRs) that accurately reflect the behavior of children and provide all other needed information.
Education / Training : HS Diploma / GED; Bachelor's degree preferred.
A minimum of one (1) years of related experience normally required.
