QMHA Med Tech

Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.

As part of the Telecare Family, the Recovery Center at Woodburn is a 15-bed sub-acute locked forensic facility for adult males 18+, who are diagnosed with a serious mental illness.

Shifts Available:

Full Time; Overnight Shift; Days vary as needed (4, 10's)

Full Time .8; Afternoon Shift; Days vary as needed (2 openings)

Expected starting wage range is $18.52 - $22.32. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

POSITION SUMMARY

The QMHA provides care that responds to the physical and psychological needs of members served. The QMHA provides direct and indirect services according to individual service plans and Medicaid standards. When the term members is used in this job description, it will mean residents.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values, and beliefs in everyday language and contact with the internal and external stakeholders

Provides safe, effective, and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care

Complies with Medicaid standards in the provision of care including following a treatment plan to provide skills training, activity therapies, and psychiatric support

Documents interventions according to program and Medicaid standards at intervals established by program leadership

Provides crisis intervention

Gathers and summarizes clinical data for use in assessments

Participates in treatment team meetings

Establishes, maintains, and co-facilitates a therapeutic relationship with members served; acts as a role model by maintaining a hopeful and positive attitude and problem solving and coping with mental illness

Attends and participates in community meetings and groups

Facilitates groups within scope of practice

Charts and observes client behavior

Documents client activities of daily living, response to interventions, and significant behavior changes as appropriate

Admits and discharges members served as assigned; including completing associated documentation

Assists members served with hygienic care

Provides client monitoring including, but not limited to, rounds, seclusion and restraint supervision and smoke breaks

Assists in client outings, which may include driving

Practices body substance precautions at all times

Administers medications to all facility members per LMP orders

Practices seven rights of medication administration

Accurately documents medication administration in members record

Utilizes universal precautions in handling of members medications

Completes vital signs and accurately documents in members record

Accurately tracks medication supplies during shift (completes controlled medication count, audits medication administration record for accuracy)

Communicates with LMP and nursing coordinator any concerns or needs regarding medication administration for members

Must assist with restraint of members served in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention training

Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted and/or changed at the discretion of management.

Position requires transporting Members in program vehicle (acceptable driving record)

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

High school diploma or G.E.D and three (3 years of experience in a psychiatric mental health setting or BA/BS with one (1) year experience in mental health setting

Must be credentialed as a QMHA in the state of Oregon

Must have completed approved training and pass competency test, outside candidates must complete within 30 days of hire

Must be at least 18 years of age

Must be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain current certification throughout employment

All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. Position requires driving, valid drivers license, a motor vehicle clearance and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual or local requirements may apply

SKILLS

Knowledge of basic psychiatric rehabilitation interventions

Good communication skills

Ability to use problem-solving techniques

Ability to interview members served to determine client needs

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee is occasionally required to sit, bend, squat, kneel, crawl, twist, push, pull and lift and carry items weighing 50 pounds or less as well as to frequently walk, stand, twist, reach and to do simple and power grasping. The position requires manual deviation, repetitive and dexterity and be exposed to uneven walking ground as well as Hazardous Exposure (Blood Borne Pathogens, Hospital Waste, Chemical & Infectious).

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability

If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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