Mental Health Worker

Key Responsibilities

• Escort clients timely to groups and record participation ensuring that groups maintain a 1:6 ratio.
• Facilitate groups and activities as assigned.
• Lead MHW discussions as assigned.
• Lead community meeting daily.
• Record client group participation on tracking calendar.
• Pass out and collect tracking calendar weekly.
• Total tracking calendar weekly and log into medical record.
• Encourage client attendance to groups and participation.
• Assist clients to complete forms properly and timely.
• Documents interventions and interactions with client in the medical record.
• Report change in behavior to charge nurse and Program Counselor.

Requirements

• Shall have at least 6 months job experience.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health and/or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Qualifications

• The position requires the successful completion of a background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screening as part of the hiring process.

Skills

• Patience
• Tact
• Enthusiasm
• Willingness to handle difficult residents

Benefits

• Generations Healthcare was founded upon the belief that caring for the sick, the elderly, and the infirm is a special and sacred stewardship.
• Our mission is to have this belief reflected in everything we do: in the presentation of our homes, in the professionalism of our staff, and in the daily delivery of care to our residents and their families.
• We invite you to make a difference in the lives of others and our residents, who represent a Lifetime of Memories, a Lifetime of Care, and a Lifetime of Love.

Pay

• $19.00 to $22.00

Schedule

• Full Time PM Shift
• Part Time AM Shift
• Part Time Days Worked: Friday, Sunday, Monday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Per Diem All Days

About the Role

Position Overview: The primary purpose of this job position is to oversee clients’ adherence to the program guidelines. The Mental Health Worker is responsible for communicating with persons served, providing rehabilitation groups, and assisting in crisis intervention. Other duties may be assigned as needed by the program director, or a designee.

Company Information

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination against employees or applicants based on race(including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, reproductive health decision making, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, military status, veteran status, uniformed service member status, sexual orientation, transgender identity, citizenship status, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

Contact Information

More detailed information, including a virtual 360 tour, can be viewed at www.lifegen.net. For more information about the position, please contact hr@generationshealthcare.com.