Forensic Treatment Specialist (Multiple Positions) (Office/On-Site) - #250114-6617HN-001

About the position Responsibilities • Develops and maintains therapeutic relationships with patients • Actively participates in team patient care conferences • Performs patient care duties such as feeding, bathing, dressing patients • Takes vital signs • Observes, reports and records patient behaviors and appearance • Effectively implements security regulations • Prevents unauthorized movement of patients, visitors and personnel • Performs housekeeping tasks, escorts patients and secures supplies and materials • Assists in transfer of patients from and to security treatment facility • Monitors and participates in patient management on units • After proper training, may prepare and administer medication other than controlled substances and perform first aid procedures • May informally counsel patients as need arises • May participate in group counseling sessions • May participate in patient activities • Performs related duties as required Requirements • Two (2) years of experience in the care of the mentally ill or emotionally disturbed • Satisfactory completion of a Medication Course may be required • Certification as a Licensed Practical Nurse may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience • Sixty (60) or more credit hours of college education may be substituted for one (1) year of the General experience Nice-to-haves • Experience working with clients that have behavioral health issues • Experience working in a congregate care or hospital setting • Experience working with clientele that had to be placed in restraints or seclusion • Experience working in a secured locked treatment unit Benefits • Professional growth and development opportunities • A healthy work/life balance to all employees