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Neuro Rehabilitation Technician / DSP
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What they do
A Mental Health or Psychiatric Technician cares for patients with mental illnesses. Works under the direction of a physician and works with specialists involved in mental health care, such as psychiatrists and therapists. Monitors patient symptoms and administers medications. Works in a mental health facility or in a hospital or other healthcare facility.
$44,484 / year median in Maine
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Our Company Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation Overview Our therapy team executes customized treatment plans that deliver real results and exceed patients' expectations. If you're motivated to give our clients a more positive quality of life we encourage you to apply today! Full-Time Opportunity! No Weekends! Great Schedule! Great Team! Responsibilities Transports patients to and from treatment areas as scheduled Prepares patients for treatment Assists with and/or provides treatment as directed by therapists Transports clients in company van, as needed, for community activities Assists the therapists and assistants in clerical and patient related duties. Performs other administrative tasks as directed including computerized activities Assists in maintaining the cleanliness of the treatment areas and department Assists in maintaining an adequate stock of supplies and equipment Records daily treatment charges and documentation in accordance with approved billing and documentation guidelines Coordinates work activities with members of other departments and other staff within the rehabilitation department Participates in department meetings and in facility meetings as assigned Participates in Facility Performance Improvement programs Maintains the highest standards of professional conduct in relation to information that is confidential in nature. Shares information only when recipient's right to access is clearly established Adheres to and participates in Company's mandatory Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act privacy program/practices and Business Ethics and Compliance programs/practices Maintains a professional appearance, is reliable and punctual, cooperative and conducts self according to accepted standards of professional practice in the course of assigned duties Attends/ participates in internal staff development programs as required by facility Reports any safety concerns, or issues to management immediately Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications High School Diploma or General Education Diploma A minimum of six months prior work/volunteer experience providing individual instructions in a health care environment is preferred Previous experience in patient care in a rehabilitation center is preferred. Therapy students are considered Demonstrates effective and professional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills Able to relate and work with the disabled, ill, elderly, emotionally upset and at times, hostile people within the facility Able to work independently and part of a team Maintains a valid driver's license and current auto liability insurance coverage Motor vehicle driver record background check results are within acceptable company standards at time of hire and annually thereafter A minimum of two years' experience driving a motor vehicle About our Line of Business Rehab Without Walls, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is a revolutionary neurorehabilitation program that moves individuals outside the walls of institutional settings and into their natural home and community environment through a continuum of care. It is designed to significantly help people who have primarily experienced a brain injury, spinal cord injury, or stroke/CVA through accident or illness regain functional capabilities. By providing care in the home, community, workplace, or school, Rehab Without Walls promotes greater health through the recovery process, all with industry-leading outcomes that dramatically improve functional skills and independence for patients. For more information, please visit www.rehabwithoutwalls.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn. Salary Range USD $22.00 - $23.00 / Hour