Recovery Specialist; On-Call - Mental Health

Overview

The Recovery Specialist is the treatment team member who is responsible for providing care to meet the physical and psychological needs of clients through providing direct and indirect services.

Position Summary The Recovery Specialist is the treatment team member who is responsible for providing care to meet the physical and psychological needs of clients through providing direct and indirect services.

Shifts Available:
On-Call;
Shifts and days vary as needed. Saturday NOC. Expected starting wage range is $21.91 - $22.80. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and is subject to union membership requirements upon hire. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed.

Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

• One (1) year of experience with nursing and/or psychiatric clients in a clinic, hospital or a 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.
• A 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.
• Incumbents must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and be proficient in reading, speaking and writing English.
• Applicant must be finger printed, 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, etc.

Performance Standards

• 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 and maintains a therapeutic relationship with clients and acts as a role model in maintaining a hopeful and positive attitude in problem solving and coping with the 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, this includes 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. Commitment to teamwork via questions and cooperation. Assist 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 the following assessment activities:
  Reviews admission documentation. Assists in client reviews and assessment of client care plans. Demonstrates the ability to recognize changes in client milieu and make modifications in care giving methods.
• JUDGMENT, DECISION MAKING AND INITIATIVE:
  Demonstrates knowledge and proper use of…