Adult Mental Health Rehab Worker
Come join our team providing recovery focused and evidenced based residential treatment services at our Safe Harbour location. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in the mental health field! South Central Human Relations Center is a comprehensive community mental health center that provides a full continuum of care. SCHRC employs over 140 staff in 15 programs in 3 counties. SCHRC is accepting applications for the following position:
FULL-TIME MENTAL HEALTH REHABILITATION WORKER at Safe Harbour; Requirements: High School Diploma or GED and need to be 18 or older.
This position is evening, weekend and holidays.
SUMMARY
This position exists to assure supervision and safety of the residents and facility. Under the direction of the mental health professional, staff provide direct supportive services (mental health and chemical health) and emergency intervention when needed. Tasks include resident education on mental health issues, completing crisis assessments, various screenings tools, providing coping skill education and modeling (deep breathing, muscle relaxation, distraction, visualization, etc.) prompting and observing residents to meet their activities of daily living. Complete professional documentation of client interaction. Coordinate and communicate with relevant professionals related to the care and wellbeing of the resident.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervise residents to assure their health and safety; plus
Respond immediately to emergency situations following established policies and procedures.
Facilitate one to one and group interventions and educational lessons using Illness Management and Recovery (IMR) or Co-occurring substance use treatment materials or materials provided by the Program Director or Treatment Supervisor
Consult with the mental health professional/practitioner on any psychiatric emergency, and follow directions as given.
Provide a supportive, recovery model and strengths-based perspective with all residents.
Complete all client skill building and mental health interventions as assigned by the mental health professional.
Closely monitor activities throughout the facility
Conduct periodic room checks throughout the facility.
Regularly conduct fire drills, severe weather drills
Maintain safe access to medications for residents.
Follow instruction and direction from lead staff.
EEO/AA Compensation Details:
Education and experience may be considered when job offers are extended. The minimum pay rate is $ 17.00- $17.75 with a shift differential for certain hours worked.