Mental Health Worker - Day Shift
Company: Aliso Ridge Behavioral Health & Anaheim Community
Location: Anaheim
Posted on: August 1, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description Provides direct and indirect client care under
the direction of a Lead MHT/Registered Nurse. Requirements KEY
RESPONSIBILITIES : Orients clients to the unit, searches personal
effects, and documents appropriately in the client record. Is
knowledgeable of procedure for monitoring clients one-to-one and
performs one-to-one observation for high-risk clients as assigned
and promptly reports any client activities that are a danger to the
client or others. Follows Professional Crisis management procedures
accurately when needed. Knows and applies appropriate Behavioral
Management plans and contracts specific to individual
program/clients Properly demonstrates the techniques for searching
a room; has a good working knowledge of the procedures for room
searches, and conducts room searches on a weekly basis. Education
and Licensing: High school graduate or equivalent, BA or BS
preferred. One to two years experience as a behavioral health
worker required. Current BLS (American Heart Association) and
maintain current. Skills and Abilities: Demonstrates appropriate
professional boundaries; treats youth with respect and considers
clients valued customers. Properly assesses routine situations,
determines and takes appropriate action. Demonstrates the ability
to set limits for clients and uses de-escalation techniques
appropriately. Accepts feedback in a positive manner and applies it
to improve performance and further learning. Follows all safety
procedures; is alert to changing situations and contributes to
preventing opportunities for danger to develop. Follows safety
procedures in a calm manner and responds quickly when an alarm
sounds or a code is announced. Conducts and documents 15-minute
rounds on youth in a timely manner. Speaks with authority in a calm
and clear voice, uses proper selection of words and has knowledge
of when and how to use them. Communicates with all customers
(family, referral sources, caseworkers, etc) in a professional
manner; is service oriented; and is courteous, friendly, and
empathetic. Exhibits calm and controlled attitude; does not
overreact to allow his/her own actions to further deteriorate the
situation. Answers the telephone in a professional manner; directs
calls appropriately, and takes messages. Physical Requirements :
While performing the duties of this job, this position is
frequently required to do the following: Use standard office
equipment and access, input, and retrieve information from a
computer. Use computer keyboard with manual and finger dexterity
and wrist-finger speed sufficient to perform repetitive actions
efficiently for extended periods of time. Communicate effectively
in person or via telephone in a manner which can be understood by
those with whom the person is speaking, including a diverse
population. Give and follow verbal and written instructions with
attention to detail and accuracy. Perform complex mental functions
and basic arithmetic functions; interpret complex laws,
regulations, and policies; collect, interpret, and/or analyze
complex data and information. Vision: see details of objects at
close range. Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously. Reach
forward, up, down, and to the side. Sit or stand for minimum
periods of one hour at a time and come and go from the work area
repeatedly throughout the day. Lift up to five (5) pounds. Please
keep in mind that our facility will be requiring employees to be
vaccinated for covid. I will need you to supply documentation that
you have been vaccinated We are an equal opportunity employer, and
all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin,
disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status,
or any other characteristic protected by law Benefits Health
Insurance Vision Insurance Dental Insurance 401k Retirement Plan
Healthcare Spending Account Dependent Care Spending Account Life
Insurance (Supplemental Life, Term and Universal plans are also
available) Short and Long-Term Disability (with additional
buy-opportunities
Keywords: Aliso Ridge Behavioral Health & Anaheim Community , Anaheim , Mental Health Worker - Day Shift, Healthcare , Anaheim, California
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