Montare Behavioral Health is opening a new Primary Mental Health Residential Treatment Center located in Phoenix Arizona, and we are currently looking for Mental Health Workers - Per Diem!
This position is responsible for providing direct service to clients, and for facilitating the smooth day-to-day operation of the program. This position collaborates as a member of the multidisciplinary team (Treatment Team) to deliver effective treatment.
AVAILABILITY: We are currently looking for the following
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12 hour shifts, 7 - 7, Day & Overnights.
All of our schedules include at least one weekend day.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Assist with intakes, orient the clients to the facility and ensure they understand the rules of the program.
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Conduct rounds, room checks, safety checks on a scheduled basis
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Administer drug and alcohol screenings on clients as needed
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Assist clients in self administration of prescribed medication as needed
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Maintain appropriate boundaries with clients at all times
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Enforce and monitor cell phone usage, curfews, visitation hours, resident chore schedule
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Attend offsite activities such as meetings, gym, doctor appointments, etc.
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Ensure clients attend all scheduled groups and therapy sessions as scheduled
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Prepare and facilitate groups as assigned and lead clients in organized activities
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Review treatment plan goals with clients regularly and support clients in accessing community resources
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Provide effective crisis intervention as needed and teach independent living skills effectively
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Complete all charts, program documentation, medication management, shift/crossover reports, incident reports and other forms and reports according to company policies
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Ensure the facility is clean, safe and in compliance at all times
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Complete at least 20 hours of continuing education per year
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Other duties as assigned by the leadership team
Qualifications
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At least 18 years of age.
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High School graduate or possess a GED. Coursework in counseling, psychology, or social work preferred.
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Experience working with in Mental Health preferred.
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Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team player. Excellent communication skills both oral and written
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Valid driver's license, clean driving record and personal automobile insurance.
Pre-Employment Requirements
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Hiring is contingent upon completion of a background check, TB test, and clearance on a drug screen and pre-employment physical. Clean driving record and current first aid and CPR certification or willing to obtain upon hire. Additional requirements include receiving DOJ/FBI fingerprint clearance or an exemption and a submission of a signed Criminal Record Statement (LIC 508). Clean Background is a must.
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Montare Behavioral Health requires employees to follow all vaccine mandates as required by state law.
PLEASE NOTE: The above reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements which may be inherent in the position.