Mental Health Worker

Brighton Rehabilitation & Wellness Center -

Shifts available : Days and Evenings

The primary objective of the LTSR is to provide its residents / consumers with the individualized services required to maintain them safely and productively in a community based setting.

The goal of the program is to insure that the residents / consumers have acquired, upon discharge, the necessary skills for independent living.

This position will care for program residents / consumers, following physician instructions and facility procedures. Monitor resident / consumer physical and emotional condition and report to medical and program administrative staff.

Participate in treatment programs, help with personal hygiene, and supervise administration of oral medications.

Duties include :

Supervise resident / consumer self-administration of prescribed medications.

Provide direct resident / consumer care.

Assist in the scheduling of resident / consumer medical and dental appointments and follow-up care.

Accompany residents / consumers to and from medical and dental treatments, shopping trips, and religious and recreational events.

Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.

Participate in recreational activities with residents / consumers, including card games, sports, or television viewing.

Provide clinical services to resident / consumers under supervision of licensed clinical staff.

Supervise meals and food preparation

Monitor all aspects of resident / consumer care, including diet and physical activity.

Provide residents / consumers with assistance in bathing, dressing, and grooming, demonstrating these skills as necessary.

Organize, supervise, and encourage residents / consumers participation in social, educational, and recreational activities.

Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in resident’s / consumer’s condition.

Work as part of a team that may include psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses and social workers.

14. Report to the psychiatrist and other program team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate resident / consumer treatment plans.

Attend staff meetings , in-services, conferences and other job-related training / educational sessions as scheduled.

The following knowledge / skills are required :

Knowledge of the principles and processes required for providing resident / consumer and personal services. This includes resident / consumer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of resident / consumer satisfaction.

Knowledge of human behavior; individual differences in ability, personality, and interest; learning and motivation; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

The State Regulation expects; at least 12 college credits in mental health / a related field OR a Bachelors degree and at least 6 months employed in a mental health job or related field.