What are the responsibilities and job description for the Change Agent- MHT- Residental- FT Nights position at BEACON BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT SERVICES?
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.