Change Agent- MHT- Residental- FT Nights

BEACON BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT SERVICES; St. George (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maples in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Change Agent- MHT for a residential setting. The role supports clinicians and therapists, helps maintain a safe environment, and upholds the program’s mission, values, and policies.

You will assist with patient care tasks, monitor patients, document findings, and help in emergencies while collaborating with the nursing staff and other healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• One year experience in a behavioral healthcare setting preferred.
• One year experience in a clinical setting required.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
• Certification in non-violent crisis intervention is required.

Responsibilities

• Support and implement the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of The Maples.
• Demonstrates teamwork by carrying out routine and assigned tasks within the Maples program.
• Assists clinician with patient care tasks and therapist with therapeutic interventions.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu by following program rules and policies.
• Observes patients per prescriber orders and reports significant findings to shift nurse.
• Performs safety rounds and documents observations as required.
• Assists patients with Activities of Daily Living as needed.
• Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to work with others.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Observation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Basic Life Support certification

Non-violent crisis intervention certification

Job description

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Change Agent- MHT- Residental- FT Nights

PRN Service Worker Baton Rouge, LA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 3242

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or G.E.D. is required
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• One year experience in a behavioral healthcare setting preferred
• One year experience in a clinical setting required
• Certification in Basic Life Support
• Certification in non-violent crisis intervention

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support and implement the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of The Maples
• Demonstrates teamwork by carrying out routine and assigned tasks within the Maples program
• Assists clinician with patient care tasks and therapist with therapeutic interventions
• Assists in the provision of maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu by monitoring and complying with program rules and policies
• Observes patients in accordance with prescriber orders and facility policy; documents and reports findings to shift nurse immediately if behavior and/or activity is significant
• Conducts and documents safety rounds per policy
• Provides assistance in management of patients who exhibit escalating behavior, in accordance with hospital training and policy
• Documents client activities, significant occurrences, observed behavior, vital signs, and other findings as assigned by the nursing staff and determined by facility policy
• Assists patients in completing Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) as needed. This may include hygiene, grooming, toileting, eating, and other functions
• Displays flexibility and willingness to work with others
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and offers solutions; discusses with appropriate personnel (i.e., supervisors)
• Consistently demonstrates vision, foresight, good judgment, and customer sensitivity
• Models productive, healthy behavior, and interactions with co-workers, clients, and others
• Performs job with efficiency necessary to complete assignments within established time frames and procedural guidelines
• Organizes and prioritizes work while being cost-effective and conserving resources
• Deals constructively with stress
• Offers and accepts constructive feedback and responds appropriately to direction
• Is punctual in all aspects of work and adheres to the attendance and dress code policy
• Exhibits good physical and mental health as evidenced by a warm, empathic attitude
• Shows respect for the dignity and worth of others
• Demonstrates a high sense of personal integrity
• Performs other duties and special projects as required

REPORTING & ACCOUNTABILITY

The Change Agent reports to and is accountable to the Director of Nursing.