Behavioral Hlth Rehab Asst PRN | Northern Lights

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Facility: Northern Lights Comm Residence

Location: Thief River Falls, MN

Shift: Night

Job Schedule: PRN

Weekly Hours: 8.00

Job Summary

Contributes to the care and safety of psychiatric patients under the direction and control of the psychiatric staff and patient orders. Monitors the safety and whereabouts of all residents in the facility. Observes and reports patient behaviors to clinical staff. Directly interacts with patients and is available for patient support. Delivers and documents specific rehabilitative services to adult patients with mental illness. Implements rehabilitation interventions under the direction of licensed clinical staff. Implements independent living skills training with patients. Provides opportunities for social and interpersonal skills development. Ensures that patient chores and/or daily tasks are complete. May provide transportation for patients, as needed. Under direction, participates in the admission process for patients and ensures that rooms are prepped at time of discharge for the next admission. Contributes to the overall cleanliness and appearance of the facility. Depending on setting, may be responsible for medication distribution.
Interventions that are in the treatment plan but outside the scope of practice for this role must be implemented by appropriately licensed clinical staff. Interventions outside the scope of the treatment plan require approval from the leadership team.

Qualifications

Must meet state-specific requirements.
In Minnesota: Must meet DHS requirements of a Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker listed below.
Be at least 21 years of age
Have a high school diploma or equivalent
· Has an associate of arts degree, two years of full-time postsecondary education, or a total of 15 semeser hours or 23 quarter hours in behavioral sciences or related fields; is a registered nurse, or within the previous 10 years has one of the following:

• Three years personal life experience with serious and persistent mental illness
• Three years personal life experience as primary caregiver to an adult with a serious mental illness, traumatic brain injury, substance use disorder, or developmental disability or
• 2000 hours supervised paid work experience in the delivery of mental health services to adults with a serious mental illness or brain injury

Candidate must have good written and verbal communication skills; organizational skills; and the ability to work independently in an effective and efficient manner. Computer skills must be sufficient enough to be able to document information within an electronic medical record.
Must possess a valid class D driver's license. Must maintain a good driving record.
Depending on facility/setting: Must have nursing assistant certification, have completed the 75-hour course and be registered with the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry. Successful completion of a state-approved Trained Medication Assistant course.
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Job Function: Behavioral Health and Dependency

Req Number: R-13466

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