Under the supervision of the RN and direction of the Director of Emergency Services and Emergency Services Team and Prescribing Professionals, works to provide specialized care to consumers in a 24-hour respite setting. Responsible for: Monitoring and Documenting medication self-administration during clients’ Respite stay; Monitoring client physical medical issues and working with Mental Health Workers to arrange for acute medical care for clients when needed; Facilitating health and wellness groups and activities; Delivering treatment interventions that are strength based and solution-focused; Encouraging consumer completed risk management/safety plans; Coordinating with clients’ outpatient and Respite care providers; Completing documentation per shift as assigned; Participating in ongoing required training including cultural competency.
Tracking Code
3448Job Description
Under the supervision of the RN and direction of the Director of Emergency Services and Emergency Services Team and Prescribing Professionals, works to provide specialized care to consumers in a 24-hour respite setting.
Responsibilities include:
- Monitoring and Documenting medication self-administration during clients’ Respite stay
- Monitoring client physical medical issues and working with Mental Health Workers to arrange for acute medical care for clients when needed
- Facilitating health and wellness groups and activities
- Delivering treatment interventions that are strength based and solution-focused
- Encouraging consumer completed risk management/safety plans
- Coordinating with clients’ outpatient and Respite care providers
- Completing documentation per shift as assigned
- Participating in ongoing required training including cultural competency
Required Skills
- Must be an independent problem-solver, able to work with minimal supervision when necessary
- Bilingual skills and/or experience with multicultural populations preferred
Required Experience
- LPN licensure required
- One-year experience in an acute mental health and/or dual diagnosis setting (preferred)
- Familiarity with Recovery oriented treatment for severe mental illness (preferred)
- Must demonstrate the following characteristics: reliable, responsible, team player, ability to grow and learn in the position, detail-oriented, organized, flexible, capacity to provide support and quality care to improve the physical and mental health of individuals served
- Must have a valid driver’s license, access to your own vehicle and a safe driving record for transporting clients to appointments or programs