SUMMARY:
In accordance with RNP's Mission Statement, Philosophy of Client Care and Code of Ethics as stated in the Personnel Policies and under the supervision of
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: All duties are subject to accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
- Always remain awake and alert to ensure safety and security of person served and building.
- Ensure hourly rounds are completed to monitor client’s well-being and safety.
- Complete head counts and confirm in accordance with the current census.
- Acknowledge and document all behavior(s) on the part of any person served that is considered inappropriate or a cause for concern.
- Attempt to redirect any person served in a respectful and appropriate manner as needed and offer supportive counseling as deemed necessary.
- Utilize crisis intervention techniques & contingency plans whenever necessary based on person served need and staff assessment.
- Document significant medical, psychological, and social issues in person served charts, shift rapport and communication issues in Communication Log.
- Submit timely incident reports as established by RNP Policies and Procedures.
- Participate in personal and professional training and development activities to remain current with stands set forth by Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services for psychiatric rehabilitation facilities.
- Assume all other appropriate duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Knowledge of principles and techniques of basic counseling skills, crisis intervention and documentation.
- Understanding of the physical, psychological, social and economic effects of substance abuse, homelessness, medical and mental health disorders.
- Considerable knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations regarding client confidentiality.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships with clients, colleagues and supervisors.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to project a professional image
- Teach clients Activities of Daily Living (ADL) to promote independence and self- sufficiency.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including writing SMART case notes to track client progress and outcomes.
- Facilitate transportation of clients to medical appointments, including doctors and psychiatrists
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of an associate’s degree in behavioral health and at least two (2) years’ experience in related field preferred with clients with co-occurring disorders; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Incumbents may be encouraged to secure professional certification (e.g. CAC and/or SCCD).
- A valid CT driver's license required.
- Must be able to walk upstairs.
- Must be able to lift 10lbs.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical requirements and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires the manual dexterity sufficient to operate phones, computers, and other office equipment. The position requires the physical ability to kneel, bend and perform light lifting. This person must have the ability to write and speak clearly using the English language to convey information and be able to hear at normal speaking levels both in person and over the telephone. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Generally, the working conditions are good with little or no exposure to extremes in health, safety hazards and/or hazardous materials. This person must have the ability to travel as required to work with staff.
