QMHA Med Tech NOC Shift - Mental Health 209

"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 

What You Will Do to Change Lives 

The QMHA provides care that responds to the physical and psychological needs of members served. The QMHA provides direct and indirect services according to individual service plans and Medicaid standards.

Shifts Available: 

Short Hour .4; NOC 11:00 pm - 7:30 am; Friday and Saturday 

Expected starting wage range is $20.00 - $24.11.  Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges.  The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed.  Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements. 

Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for Overnight Shift).  Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend Overnight Shift)

What You Bring to the Table (Must Have) 

•  Must be credentialed as a QMHA in the state of Oregon. 
• High school diploma or G.E.D and three (3) years of experience in a psychiatric mental health setting or BA/BS with one (1) year experience in mental health setting 
• Valid and current driver’s license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver.
• Willingness to use the company vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.

What’s In It for You* 

• Paid Time Off: For Full Time Employee it is 16.7 days in your first year  
• Nine Paid Holidays & 
• Free CEUs, coaching, and mentorship  
• Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships  
• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan 
• For more information visit:  https://www.telecarecorp.com/benefits 

Join Our Compassionate Team 

Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA , veterans, and all belief systems. 

As part of the Telecare Family, Multnomah Crisis and Treatment Center (CATC) is a subacute 16-bed, 24/7 program that serves as a secure short-term crisis program for adults with persistent and serious mental illness, who live in Multnomah County. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

·        Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values, and beliefs in everyday language and contact with the internal and external stakeholders

·        Provides safe, effective, and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care

·        Complies with Medicaid standards in the provision of care including following a treatment plan to provide skills training, activity therapies, and psychiatric support

·        Documents interventions according to program and Medicaid standards at intervals established by program leadership

·        Provides crisis intervention

·        Gathers and summarizes clinical data for use in assessments

·        Participates in treatment team meetings

·        Establishes, maintains, and co-facilitates a therapeutic relationship with members served; acts as a role model by maintaining a hopeful and positive attitude and problem solving and coping with mental illness

·        Attends and participates in community meetings and groups

·        Facilitates groups within scope of practice

·        Charts and observes client behavior

·        Documents client activities of daily living, response to interventions, and significant behavior changes as appropriate

·        Admits and discharges members served as assigned; including completing associated documentation

·        Assists members served with hygienic care

·        Provides client monitoring including, but not limited to, rounds, seclusion and restraint supervision and smoke breaks

·        Assists in client outings, which may include driving

·        Practices body substance precautions at all times

·        Administers medications to all facility members per LMP orders

·        Practices seven rights of medication administration

·        Accurately documents medication administration in member’s record

·        Utilizes universal precautions in handling of members’ medications

·        Completes vital signs and accurately documents in member’s record

·        Accurately tracks medication supplies during shift (completes controlled medication count, audits medication administration record for accuracy)

·        Communicates with LMP and nursing coordinator any concerns or needs regarding medication administration for members

·        Must assist with restraint of members served in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention training

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability 

*May vary by location and position type 

Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview. 

Social Worker, Psychosocial Rehab Therapist, Mental Health Worker, QMHA, Recovery Associate, Recovery Specialist 

If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible. 

Salary : $20 - $24