Under the direction of the Community Residential Rehabilitation (CRR) Residential Supervisor, the Mental Health Worker is a direct care position that will provide for the safety and well-being of each resident within the home and facilitate community involvement/interaction in cooperation with the residents, staff and administration. The CRR Mental Health Worker will facilitate implementation of general and specific household and individual routine/programming while serving as a role model for the resident population. In partnership with the CRR Residential Coordinator, the CRR Mental Health Worker provides a continuum of services, including system advocacy, informational/referral, supportive counseling, family and resident education, and crisis intervention / stabilization.

Some responsibilities include:

Uphold the philosophy, policies and mission statement of CGRC. Provide supervision, guidance and training in accordance with individual needs and goals. Arrange activities, preparing and organizing individual and/or group activities and creative skill building. Plan food / meal coordination, work closely with all residents in a unified manner to keep their home neat, clean and odor free and insures that all laundry is completed properly. Will complete task if resident cannot. Provide money management supervision, works directly with the resident in an effort to build skills for achieving independent financial abilities. Ensure home maintenance and safety awareness. Accurately assess resident needs and documents in bi-monthly review. Monitor service provision through intensive case management to ensure receipt of quality and appropriate services/interventions. Develop therapeutic alliances with adults, works with residents to resolve issues of therapy relationships. Incorporate understanding of medication management as it supports the overall clinical plan. Supervise the self-administration of client medication. Ascertain through questions that clients' understand his/her prescribed medication - dose, side effects, etc., as guided by a registered nurse. Manage an effective team partnership, including co-therapy, team communication and role flexibility. Provide information / referral services to clients and families to ensure receipt of quality and appropriate services/resources. Adhere to all agency corporate compliance mandates including accuracy, timeliness and attention to detail. Complete all documentation requirements within determined timeframes; completes all forms, consistent with CGRC corporate compliance procedures. Complete all training and actively participates in required supervision in accordance with program and agency guidelines. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned. Who is CGRC? CGRC is a premier behavioral health provider that embraces employees as partners in the organization's strategic plan. What can CGRC do for you? Do YOU want to be a Change Agent? If so, we want you to be a part of the CGRC partnership. Working here means being open to new clinical experiences both as an individual and as part of a team. We offer reimbursed comprehensive clinical supervision and training with the opportunity to develop your leadership competencies and career interests on a personal level. Join any of our organizational committees, task forces, or work groups. If you are furthering your education, we want to be your partner. We are offering flexibility for classes, internship possibilities within our organization, and the availability for licensure supervision. It is important to us that you enjoy a healthy work-life balance and we will encourage you to have personal goals that focus on self-care. At CGRC, you can enjoy a relaxed working environment with flexible work schedules that allow for a healthy work-life balance. We encourage and support career development and there are always opportunities for you to learn and grow within the organization. We have a competitive compensation package and generous time off and benefits for eligible employees. You and your family can also enjoy discounts and offers through our Tickets at Work Program. CGRC is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

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Child Guidance Resource Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer 1pm-9pm, shifts are split between 2 sites.