Residential Mental Health Worker

Summary/Objective 

Under the direction of the Residential Supervisor, the Specialized Community Residential Rehabilitation (SCRR) Mental Health Worker is a direct care position that provides for the safety and well-being of each resident within the home and facilitates community involvement / interaction in cooperation with the residents, coworkers and administration.  The SCRR Mental Health Worker facilitates the implementation of general and specific household and individual routine / programming while serving as a role model for the resident population.  In partnership with the SCRR Residential Supervisor, the SCRR Mental Health Worker provides a continuum of services, including system advocacy, informational / referral, supportive counseling, family and resident education, and crisis intervention / stabilization.  

Some job requirements include...

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Develop and implement behaviorally measurable treatment plans for each resident in order to provide with both appropriate services and / or interventions.
• Accurately assess resident needs and documents in bi-monthly review.
• Monitor service provision through intensive case management to ensure receipt of quality and appropriate services/interventions.
• Develop therapeutic alliances with adults, works with residents to resolve issues of therapy relationships.
• Incorporate understanding of medication management as it supports the overall clinical plan.  
• Supervise the self-administration of client medication.  Ascertains through questions that clients’ understand his/her prescribed medication – dose, side effects, etc., as guided by a registered nurse.
• Manage an effective team partnership, including co-therapy, team communication and role flexibility.
• Provide information/referral services to clients and families to ensure receipt of quality and appropriate services/resources.
• Adhere to all agency corporate compliance mandates including accuracy, timeliness and attention to detail.
• Complete all documentation requirements within determined time frames; completes all forms, consistent with CGRC corporate compliance procedures.
• Complete all training and actively participate in required supervision in accordance with program and agency guidelines.

Who is CGRC? CGRC is a premier behavioral health provider that embraces employees as partners in the organization's strategic plan.

What can CGRC do for you? Do YOU want to be a Change Agent? If so, we want you to be a part of the CGRC partnership. Working here means being open to new clinical experiences both as an individual and as part of a team. We offer reimbursed comprehensive clinical supervision and training with the opportunity to develop your leadership competencies and career interests on a personal level. Join any of our organizational committees, task forces, or work groups. If you are furthering your education, we want to be your partner. We are offering flexibility for classes, internship possibilities within our organization, and the availability for licensure supervision. It is important to us that you enjoy a healthy work-life balance and we will encourage you to have personal goals that focus on self-care.

At CGRC, you can enjoy a relaxed working environment with flexible work schedules that allow for a healthy work-life balance. We encourage and support career development and there are always opportunities for you to learn and grow within the organization.

We have a competitive compensation package and generous time off and benefits for eligible employees. You and your family can also enjoy discounts and offers through our Tickets at Work Program. CGRC is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

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Child Guidance Resource Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

EEO Statement

It is the policy of Child Guidance Resource Centers to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.   Child Guidance Resource Centers employs, retains, promotes, terminates and otherwise treats any and all employees and job applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications and competence.  

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.