Change Agent- MHT- Residental- FT Days

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or G.E.D. is required


• Must be at least 18 years of age


• One year experience in a behavioral healthcare setting preferred


• One year experience in a clinical setting required


• Proficient in English language


• Certification in Basic Life Support


• Certification in non-violent crisis intervention

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support and implement the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of The Maples


• Demonstrates teamwork by carrying out routine and assigned tasks within the Maples program


• Assists clinician with patient care tasks and therapist with therapeutic interventions


• Assists in the provision of maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu by monitoring and complying with program rules and policies


• Observes patients in accordance with prescriber orders and facility policy; documents and reports findings to shift nurse immediately if behavior and/or activity is significant


• Conducts and documents safety rounds per policy


• Provides assistance in management of patients who exhibit escalating behavior, in accordance with hospital training and policy


• Documents client activities, significant occurrences, observed behavior, vital signs, and other findings as assigned by the nursing staff and determined by facility policy


• Assists patients in completing Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) as needed. This may include hygiene, grooming, toileting, eating, and other functions


• Displays flexibility and willingness to work with others


• Identifies opportunities for improvement and offers solutions; discusses with appropriate personnel (i.e., supervisors)


• Consistently demonstrates vision, foresight, good judgment, and customer sensitivity


• Models productive, healthy behavior, and interactions with co-workers, clients, and others


• Performs job with efficiency necessary to complete assignments within established time frames and procedural guidelines


• Organizes and prioritizes work while being cost-effective and conserving resources


• Deals constructively with stress


• Offers and accepts constructive feedback and responds appropriately to direction


• Is punctual in all aspects of work and adheres to the attendance and dress code policy


• Exhibits good physical and mental health as evidenced by a warm, empathic attitude


• Shows respect for the dignity and worth of others


• Demonstrates a high sense of personal integrity


• Performs other duties and special projects as required

REPORTING & ACCOUNTABILITY

The Change Agent reports to and is accountable to the Director of Nursing.