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Residential Treatment Specialist (QMHA)- REACH
REACH- Hermiston, OR
NOW HIRING Residential Treatment Specialists (RTS)
for REACH, located in Hermiston, Oregon, the new state of the art acute care/secure residential treatment facility (SRTF).
Join Community Counseling Solutions (CCS) as they open RIVER’S EDGE ACUTE CARE CENTER FOR HEALING (REACH)!!! Located in Umatilla County Oregon near the vast Columbia River and at the base of the beautiful Blue Mountains, this is the perfect location for active outdoor enthusiasts. This area provides a family-oriented community with a small home town feel and big city amenities! You don’t want to miss out on this opportunity!
FLSA: TWO - .9 FTE & TWO - .68 FTE Non-exempt
PAY GRADE: B06 ($20.37 - $28.48 per hour DOE)
SUMMARY
Provides services and support for clients that help the residents develop appropriate skills to increase or maintain their level of functioning. These services may include the mental health services, rehabilitation services, social services, personal services, medical, dental, and other health care services, educational services, financial management services, help coordinate legal services, vocational services, transportation, recreational and leisure activities, and other services required to meet a resident’s needs as defined in the guidelines of their personal care plan. This person works directly with residents to promote recovery.
RESPONSIBILITIES
This position provides residential care that meets the provision of room, board, care and services that assist the resident with ADL’s. This includes 24-hour supervision, being aware of the residents’ general whereabouts; monitoring the activities of the resident while on the premises of the facility to ensure their health, safety and welfare.
- Demonstrate the ability to document daily clinical information concisely and thoroughly: perform clerical and data entry tasks per instruction, read client notes and supporting documentation upon reporting to work.
- Complete timely progress notes and documenting treatment in line with the treatment plan as required by OARs and CCS policies and procedures.
- Document critical incidents using Incident Reports.
- Conduct/facilitate appropriate skills and activity groups oriented to treatment needs.
- Responsible for completion of the following documentation upon client admittance: Monthly Summaries and Monthly ADL Summaries (updated every month), Residential Plan of Care (updated every 6 months), Residential Assessments (updated yearly) and Respite Client Assessments (non-CCS).
- Responsible for assisting with the completion of client intake packets, which may include contacting guardians for signatures.
- Coordination and case management with guardians and counties.
- Responsible for keeping current resident records in binders and performing monthly audits on them.
- Stays awake and alert throughout the shift.
- Assists residents in personal self-management activities including eating, toileting, bathing, personal hygiene and grooming, cleaning, community access, personal spending, socialization, recreation, skill acquisition, and self-expression.
- Transfers residents to and from wheelchairs, beds, chairs, toilets, etc. using the training and guidelines provided for such activities. Pushing clients in wheelchairs is also required.
- Administers prescribed medications, following physician’s orders and nurse policies for all medications and/or procedures, and documents on medical charts and count sheets according to established procedures.
- Supervises and/or assists in the preparation of meals and assists with the feeding of residents according to menus and dining plans.
- Orients, trains, and works with the residents to perform in an appropriate, safe, and independent, recovery-oriented manner within the guidelines of the resident’s personal care plan (PCP) or individual support plan (ISP).
- Receive training prior to giving care; passes and maintains certification in CPR.
- Participates in the inventory, ordering and/or purchasing of client or program supplies, including food or medications, as assigned.
- Participate in the inventory of each client’s personal belongings upon admittance and after shopping trips.
- Maintains clean, sanitary, and safe conditions, for example, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, window washing, etc., both routinely, and as needed. Reports all safety hazards.
- Reports any suspected violations or clients’ rights or abuse of a client by another client or a staff member according to policies and OAR’s regarding mandatory reporting.
- Attending staff meetings and training sessions as scheduled.
- Responsible for creating and implementing group tracking documents and updating them on a daily basis.
- Assisting the QMHP in tracking progress towards goals given on client’s Treatment Plan, as well as assisting the clients to help them work towards these goals.
- Responsible for tracking all billable services provided to each client on a daily basis.
- Works 1:1 with clients to help them develop basic life skills.
- Responsible for all daily progress notes, providing services and completing discharge summaries.
- Responsible for providing medication education, passing medications, and documentation in the MAR.
- Follows the policies and procedures of Community Counseling Solutions.
- Participate in seclusion and restraint practices, as necessary.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
The ability to interact and relate to residents, staff, managers and others with respect and dignity. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; comprehend laws, administrative rules and regulations and agency policies, and develop and maintain effective working relationships with peers, supervisors and other professionals. Ability to deal with clients experiencing crisis situations.
Education and Experience
This position must possess a high school diploma or equivalent in addition to a bachelor’s degree in a social services field; or have a combination of three years of experience.
The ideal candidate will have three years of experience or a combination of education and experience in psychology, counseling, or a related field.
Preference MHACBO QMHA certification at time of hire.
Must be able to obtain MHACBO QMHA certification within 30 days of employment.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS
Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 181.536-181.537 and in accordance with OAR 410-007-0200 through 410-007-0380.
PERSONAL AUTO INSURANCE
Must hold a valid driver’s license as well as personal auto insurance for privately owned Vehicles utilized for CCS business.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position requires an individual to be regularly available for work as scheduled. Position requires professional and personal skills to cope with stress associated with work involving a high degree of mental, emotional and physical demands.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in an office/home environment as well as in the community. The noise level in the office environment is usually moderate, but occasionally one may be exposed to loud noises.
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