BRIDGES Mental Health Worker

PROGRAM: Bridges ™ Partial Hospitalization Program

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Comply with all Agency and Program policies, procedures and protocols in a professional and ethical manner.
   • Includes the entire policies and procedures manual.
   • Policies of note
     • Adheres to the Confidentiality Policy
     • Follows the Code of Ethics and Professional Practices Policy
     • Adheres to the Restricted Procedures and Discipline Policy
     • Meets specific training requirements as outlined by CHOY, MCO’s, DHS, and COA
   • Procedures of note
     • Medication administration
     • CPR and First Aid
     • Fire Drills
     • Facility Inspections
   • Includes all policies in the Employee Handbook
2. Abides by all expectations outlined by licensing bodies, including (but not limited to) COA, DPW, OMHSAS, and Managed Care Organizations.
3. Work to insure the health, safety, and well-being of both clients and fellow staff at all times
   • • Adheres to the seven commitments of the Sanctuary Model
     • Non-violence
     • Emotional intelligence
     • Social learning
     • Shared governance
     • Open communication
     • Social responsibility
     • Growth and change
   • Appropriately perform Safe Crisis Management Techniques, including both physical and nonphysical interventions.
4. Is knowledgeable of and carries out the comprehensive treatment plan that was designed by the Program Psychiatrist, Program Therapist, and Program Leadership Team for clients assigned to their treatment room.
5. Under the supervision of the Program Therapist, Program Psychiatrist and Program Leadership Team, provides group therapy and various assigned community coordination and case management services for assigned clients and families.
   • Responsible for the therapeutic milieu in assigned treatment rooms
   • Facilitates daily groups
   • Engages in ongoing therapeutic interactions with clients
   • Engages in crisis intervention with program clients
   • Complete weekly contacts with schools regarding client progress for assigned clients.
   • Provides observations and feedback to Primary Therapist for treatment plan updates
6. Actively participates in the maintenance of a therapeutic environment and implement appropriate clinical interventions with clients as needed and as directed.
   • Utilize Safe Crisis Management techniques and procedures
   • Participates in Treatment Team Meetings
7. Prepares and completes required reports and documentation, and performs other required administrative tasks assigned.
   • Provides weekly updates to home schools for assigned clients
   • All documentation submitted in a timely manner as per program expectations and protocol.
   • Completes incident reports prior to end of shift.
   • Completes Life Space Interviews appropriately.
8. Interacts with outside agencies and other stakeholders in a professional manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

1. Physical ability to perform all aspects of safe crisis management, including client restraints.
2. Ability to intermittently stand and sit.
3. Pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying as required.
4. Must be able to describe and articulate events in both written and spoken English.
5. Must be able to read and comprehend reports written in English.
6. Ability to provide awake supervision of clients at all times.
7. Has the mental and emotional capacity to work in a highly stressful environment.

QUALIFICATONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree required
2. One year experience working with children/youth in a psychiatric treatment setting or other relevant experience preferred. 
3. Good written and verbal communication skills. 
4. 21 years of age or older
5. All required clearances
6. Be sensitive to and comfortable with working in an agency that provides services to a culturally diverse population.