Recovery Specialist

Recovery Specialist (On-Call) - Mental Health 105 Position Summary The Recovery Specialist is the treatment team member who is responsible for providing care to meet the physical and psychological needs of clients through providing direct and indirect services. Shifts Available On-Call | Shifts and days vary as needed (Saturday NOC as needed). Pay range $21.91/hr - $22.80/hr Qualifications One (1) year of experience with nursing and/or psychiatric clients in a clinic, hospital or a long?term care facility is preferred. Knowledge of basic psychiatric and nursing skills, including nursing interventions is essential. Certification as a CNA or its equivalent is acceptable documentation of nursing skills knowledge. A High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required. Good communication skills and a desire to work with severely mentally impaired adults is crucial. Incumbents must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and be proficient in reading, speaking and writing English. Applicant must be finger printed, and receive clearance from the Department of Justice. Valid and current drivers license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver. Willingness to use the company vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc. Performance Standards Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values and beliefs in everyday language and contact with clients, the public and other staff members. Quality and Quantity of Work Provides safe, effective and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care. Establishes and maintains and co?facilitates a therapeutic relationship with clients and acts as a role model in maintaining a hopeful and positive attitude in problem solving and coping with the disabilities associated with mental illness. Attends and participates in community meetings and groups. Documents client activities of daily living, response to interventions, and significant behavior changes as appropriate. Admits and discharges patients as assigned, including completing associated documentation. Collects stool, urine and other specimens, as requested, on assigned clients. Obtains client vital signs and weights, as assigned. Assists clients at mealtime by distributing meal trays, pouring beverages and/or feeding clients in need of assistance. Provides client monitoring including but not limited to rounds, seclusion and restraint supervision and smoke breaks. Commitment to teamwork via questions and cooperation. Assist in client outings and/or driving. Practices body substance precautions at all times. Team Member Participation Participates as a team member and provides input via reporting observations, concerns and asking appropriate questions. Reviews and implements client treatment plans. Actively participates in multidisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning meetings. Demonstrates knowledge of PART principles and techniques. Informs the charge nurse of client behavior and condition, particularly changes in mental and/or physical condition. Participates in and assists clients during group outings. Assessment Observes, records and reports client social, psychiatric and physical behavior. Assists in client reviews and assessment of client care plans. Demonstrates the ability to recognize changes in client milieu and make modifications in care?giving methods. Judgment, Decision Making and Initiative Demonstrates knowledge and proper use of equipment and supplies. Promotes and assists clients in developing self?help skills. Explains policies and procedures to clients and their families. Demonstrates knowledge of nursing policies and procedures as they relate to direct and indirect client care. Relationships With Others Demonstrates a good rapport and cooperative working relationships with all members of the team; responds to co?workers with concern and promotes group morale. Maintains an effective and courteous working relationship with clients and other staff members through the use of appropriate interpersonal skills. Protects the confidentiality of employee and client information. Quality Improvement Continually focuses on assigned tasks and seeks and implements improvements as necessary. Understands and demonstrates the safety program in all activities. Protects clients from behavior that could damage themselves or others. Acts in a professional manner, always demonstrating respect and understanding of the community and neighborhood when representing Telecare in the community. Physical Requirements See attachment for requirements. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted and/or changed at the discretion of management. Company Information Telecare Corporation. Seniority Level Entry level Employment Type Part?time Job Function Other Mental Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr