SUMMARY
Demonstrates support to staff in Urgent Recovery Centers as needed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists nurses with various group/individual activities including group set up and clean up
- Listens and responds effectively to consumers, reports observations to nurse for progress notes, assists and completes paperwork for various duties. Applies knowledge to identify issues and internal problems
- Maintains contact with consumers as required to coordinate activities on unit
- Participates in recreational activities and ensures safety for staff and high-risk consumer population
- Demonstrates awareness in high-risk environment; follows detailed procedures and maintains contact (at times 1:1) for high risk consumers
- Assists team members in verbal and physical interventions as needed to ensure safety of consumers
- Assists in basic cooking and cleaning for program needs (if applicable)
- Monitors supplies and coordinates or makes purchases to assure necessary items are available including games, supplies, refreshments, etc
- Participates in ongoing in-service education programs such as annual online trainings and staff development programs
- Maintains core competencies in relation to working with co-occurring disorders through continuing education and implementing skills into all aspects of treatment
- Attends staff meetings, workshops, and seminars to learn Agency policy, rules, regulations, and procedures
- Executes a wide variety of tasks and changes focus quickly as demands change
- Supports and assists with the facilitation of Care Plans for consumers within the Red Rock Health Team
- Performs other duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Must demonstrate an approachable and team oriented attitude
- Demonstrate an approachable and team oriented attitude
- Preferred previous experience in the mental health environment
- Commitment to the mission of Red Rock BHS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must have the ability to stand or sit for long periods of time
- Must have the ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 50 pounds
- Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time
- Ability to use telephone, PC, fax machine, copy machine, and printer
HOW WE TAKE CARE OF YOU!
- We pay a generous portion of your Health Insurance
- Low-cost Dental and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plan with employer contributions equal to 5% of annual salary
- Student Loan Repayment Options
- No Cost Employee Assistance Plan
- 3 Weeks Paid Time-Off (increases annually between years 2-10)
- 9 Paid Holidays
- 1 Floating Holiday to use at your discretion.
- 4 Rest and Relaxation Days
- 3 days of Education Leave
- 4 hours of Volunteer Leave
- Eligible for Pay Increases and Bonuses Annually
- Employer Paid Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Red Rock Behavioral Health Services does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, age, marital/familial status, sexual orientation, or disability.