Mental Health Worker I - Full-Time / AM Shift - Mental Health 109

“They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I’d be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live...” - Client from Telecare 

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: We exist to help people with mental impairments realize their full potential.

MISSION STATEMENT: Telecare will deliver and manage excellent services and systems of care for persons with serious mental illness.

La Casa Mental Health Rehabilitation Center (MHRC) is a 190-bed program providing assistance to adults 18 and older.

What You Will Do to Change Lives 

QUALIFICATIONS: What You Bring to the Table (Must Have) 

 •    Under the guidance of the MHW II position, provides safe, effective and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care.

•    Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with clients and acts as a role model in maintaining a hopeful and positive attitude in problem-solving and coping with the disabilities associated with mental illness.

•    Attends and participates in community meetings and groups.

•    Under the guidance of the Rehab Therapy staff, participates, assists and facilitates rehabilitation therapy groups and activities.

•    Admits and discharges clients as assigned, including completing associated documentation.

•    Collects stool, urine and other specimens, as requested, on assigned clients.

•    Obtains client vital signs and weights, as assigned.  Completes tasks and required documentation as assigned.

•    Assists clients at mealtime by distributing meal trays, pouring beverages, and/or feeding clients in need of assistance.

TEAM MEMBER PARTICIPATION

 ·          Participates as a team member and provides input via reporting observations, concerns and asking appropriate questions.

·          Reviews and implements client treatment plans.

·          Actively participates in multidisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning meetings.

·          Demonstrates knowledge of  Professional Assault Response Training (PART) principles and uses PART concepts to manage aggressive behavior.

·          Participates in and assists clients during group outings.

ASSESSMENT

 ·          Observes, records and reports client social and psychiatric behavior.

·          Completes the following assessment activities:

     1.     Reviews admission documentation.

     2.     Assists in client reviews and assessment of client care plans.

     3.     Demonstrates the ability to recognize changes in client milieu and make modifications in care-giving methods.

JUDGMENT, DECISION MAKING AND INITIATIVE

 ·          Demonstrates knowledge and proper use of equipment and supplies.

·          Promotes and assists clients in developing self‑help skills.

·          Explains policies and procedures to clients and their families.

·          Demonstrates knowledge of nursing policies and procedures as they relate to direct and indirect client care.

RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS

 •    Demonstrates a good rapport and cooperative working relationships with all members of the team; responds to co‑workers with concern and promotes group morale.

•    Maintains an effective and courteous working relationship with clients and other staff members through the use of appropriate interpersonal skills.

•    Protects the confidentiality of employee and client information.

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

 •   Continually focuses on assigned tasks and seeks and implements improvements as necessary.

•   Understands and demonstrates the safety program in all activities.

•   Protects clients from behavior that could damage themselves or others.

•   Practices universal precautions at all times.

CUSTOMER AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS

 •   Demonstrates a knowledge of Telecare’s customers including clients, families and governmental agencies in all interactions and conduct.

•   Acts in a professional manner, always demonstrating respect and understanding of the community and neighborhood when representing Telecare in the community.

PLANNING AND TIME UTILIZATION

•      Completes and follows through with tasks and assignments, meeting expected deadlines.

ATTENDANCE AND RELIABILITY

 •   Understands and demonstrates knowledge of all policies associated with attendance.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

•   Attends all assigned in‑service education classes.

•   Role models excellent professional practice.

•   Always dresses appropriately and professionally.

Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted and/or changed at the discretion of management.

SUPERVISOR: Nursing Supervisor

POSITION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Salary : $21