MHT EVERY WEEKEND

Position Summary

Provides routine non-acute physical care for the patient, as well as educational groups based on needs identified in the Master Treatment Plan.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Follows program schedule with minimal supervision.
• Follows program rules and guidelines and ensures patient compliance with same.
• Is courteous and professional to patients, family members and significant others.
• Completes patient procedures accurately and within time frame as specified by hospital policy.
• Completes required documentation specific to position in a clear and concise manner. Documentation shows understanding of patient and unit goals.
• Attends scheduled hospital inservices and completes staff education attendance record. Reads and initials articles that are posted on unit.
• Seeks opportunities for education and professional growth.
• Practices good hand-washing techniques, follows Universal Precautions.
• Alerts supervisors to risk management and quality concerns.
• Dresses appropriately to position.
• Flexible and positive in accepting responsibility for patients leisure time and maintenance, therapeutic milieu.
• Shows creativity in planning patients' free time.
• Is involved and physically active in all aspects of patients program.
• Checks with RN prior to and at end of shift for report and direction.
• Communicates observations clearly and alerts RN to pertinent and/or high risk changes in patient conditions.
• Displays consistency and is positive in interactions with others.
• Accepts criticism and suggestions.
• Maintains safe boundaries with patients and co-workers, uses self disclosure conservatively.
• Willingly serves as preceptor to new employees and role-models positive images.
• Facilitate activity focused program groups as assigned. Has necessary materials available. Groups begin and end on time. Pertinent information is clearly communicated to the unit RN.
• Demonstrates and teaches good sportsmanship.
• Incorporates service specific knowledge (child, adolescent, sexually reactive children, sex offender, or dual diagnosis/chemical dependency) into daily activities.
• Utilizes developmental and program specific knowledge in the delivery of patient care.
• Has sound understanding of mental health and program specific issues.
• Understand and demonstrates the ability to prioritize the patient's needs according to the treatment plan.
• Facilitates groups as assigned demonstrating understanding of group process and the disease concepts of each specific diagnosis group.
• Maintains up to date CPR certification.
• Willingly accepts additional responsibilities outside routine job functions.
• Will adhere to all safety policies and safe work practice.
• Will attend hospital safety trainings.
• Will adhere to all hospital policies and procedures.
• Will report all accidents immediately.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience: High School Diploma or GED required. Preferred experience in a mental health field with demonstrable competence in required knowledge and responsibilities.

Knowledge Required

• Must demonstrate competence in gathering designated admission information, Recreational Therapy information and explaining the Patient Rights and Responsibilities.
• Must demonstrate basic knowledge of emotional and mental health and disease concepts including the disease of addiction.
• Must have clear communication / interaction skills and demonstrate competency in facilitating skills groups.