Mental Health Associate -Kendall Residential Treatment Home #1712

Essential Responsibilities

• Administers oral medications, following physician's prescriptions and hospital procedures
• Provides skills training, case management, and other services as outlined on a treatment plan
• Counsels clients individually and in groups on concerns, such as unsatisfactory relationships, divorce and separation, child rearing, home management, financial difficulties and overcoming dependencies, mental or physical illness, and to help them understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems
• Guides clients in the development of skills and strategies for dealing with their problems
• Organizes, supervises, and encourages client participation in social, educational, and recreational activities
• Provides, finds, or arranges for job and/or school training
• Participates in regular individual and team meetings with supervisor
• Prepares meals and snacks for and/or with residents
• Serves as back-up for other staff when needed
• Attends informational and clinical meetings which may include all-agency meetings, team meetings, consultation meetings with psychiatrist, staffings, intra-agency trainings, etc.
• Checks e-mail/voice mail daily/throughout the day when working, responding to contacts within 48 hours for routine matter (urgent matters may require a more immediate response)
• May be required to transport clients in a LifeWorks vehicle
• May administer first aid only if certified, according to prescribed procedures

Qualifications

• A valid and active QMHA credential certification through MHACBO
• A bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counseling or a related behavioral sciences field OR a minimum of three years experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively; understand mental health assessment, treatment and service terminology and individual, group, family and other counseling techniques; program policies and procedures for services and supports identified in an Individual Services and Supports Plan
• Demonstrated effective communication skills and ability to provide culturally-competent treatment services to diverse client populations and maintain a cooperative working relationship with others in a culturally diverse environment
• Demonstrated ability to provide psychosocial skills training, implement elements of a treatment plan, and provide case management services in compliance with confidentiality requirements
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Word
• Ability to master proprietary software including electronic health record system required
• Requires valid driver's license, proof of current automobile insurance coverage, verification of safe driving record from DMV, and ability to meet LWNW driving requirements