Recovery Specialist (On-Call) - Mental Health 105
Telecare Corporation · Redwood City, CA · Yesterday
On-siteOTHR$23/hrPart-time
About the Role
The Recovery Specialist is the treatment team member responsible for providing care to meet the physical and psychological needs of clients through direct and indirect services. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and requires union membership upon hire. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges based on the location where the role is performed.
Pay
Expected starting wage is $23.00 per hour. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.
Schedule
Shifts Available: On-Call | Shifts and days vary as needed. Saturday Night Shift (NOC).
Qualifications
- One (1) year of experience with nursing and/or psychiatric clients in a clinic, hospital, or long-term care facility is preferred.
- Knowledge of basic psychiatric and nursing skills, including nursing interventions, is essential.
- Certification as a CNA or its equivalent is acceptable documentation of nursing skills knowledge.
- High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.
- Good communication skills and a desire to work with severely mentally impaired adults is crucial.
- Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and proficient in reading, speaking, and writing English.
- Must be fingerprinted and receive clearance from the Department of Justice.
- Valid and current driver’s license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver.
- Willingness to use the company vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups.
Responsibilities
Mission, Values, and Beliefs
- Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values, and beliefs in everyday language and contact with clients, the public, and other staff members.
Quality and Quantity of Work
- Provides safe, effective, and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care.
- Establishes, maintains, and co-facilitates a therapeutic relationship with clients and acts as a role model in maintaining a hopeful and positive attitude in problem-solving and coping with disabilities associated with mental illness.
- Attends and participates in community meetings and groups.
- Documents client activities of daily living, response to interventions, and significant behavior changes as appropriate.
- Admits and discharges patients as assigned, including completing associated documentation.
- Collects stool, urine, and other specimens as requested on assigned clients.
- Obtains client vital signs and weights as assigned.
- Assists clients at mealtime by distributing meal trays, pouring beverages, and/or feeding clients in need of assistance.
- Provides client monitoring including but not limited to rounds, seclusion and restraint supervision, and smoke breaks.
- Commits to teamwork via questions and cooperation.
- Assists in client outings and/or driving.
- Practices body substance precautions at all times.
Team Member Participation
- Participates as a team member and provides input via reporting observations, concerns, and asking appropriate questions.
- Reviews and implements client treatment plans.
- Actively participates in multidisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning meetings.
- Demonstrates knowledge of PART principles and techniques.
- Informs the charge nurse of client behavior and condition, particularly changes in mental and/or physical condition.
- Participates in and assists clients during group outings.
Assessment
- Observes, records, and reports client social, psychiatric, and physical behavior.
- Completes assessment activities including reviewing admission documentation and assisting in client reviews and assessment of client care plans.
- Demonstrates the ability to recognize changes in client milieu and make modifications in caregiving methods.
Judgment, Decision Making, and Initiative
- Demonstrates knowledge and proper use of equipment and supplies.
- Promotes and assists clients in developing self-help skills.
- Explains policies and procedures to clients and their families.
- Demonstrates knowledge of nursing policies and procedures as they relate to direct and indirect client care.
Relationships With Others
- Demonstrates a good rapport and cooperative working relationships with all members of the team; responds to co-workers with concern and promotes group morale.
- Maintains an effective and courteous working relationship with clients and other staff members through the use of appropriate interpersonal skills.
- Protects the confidentiality of employee and client information.
Quality Improvement
- Continually focuses on assigned tasks and seeks and implements improvements as necessary.
- Understands and demonstrates the safety program in all activities.
- Protects clients from behavior that could damage themselves or others.
- Acts in a professional manner, always demonstrating respect and understanding of the community and neighborhood when representing Telecare.
Customer and Community Relations
- Demonstrates knowledge of Telecare’s customers including clients, clients' families, and governmental agencies in all interactions and conduct.
- Acts in a professional manner, always demonstrating respect and understanding of the community and neighborhood when representing Telecare.
Planning and Time Utilization
- Completes and follows through with tasks and assignments, meeting expected deadlines.
Attendance and Reliability
- Understands and demonstrates knowledge of all policies associated with attendance and tardiness.
Professional Development
- Attends all assigned in-service education classes.
- Role models excellent professional practice.
- Always dresses appropriately and professionally.