JOB TITLE: BRIDGES Mental Health Worker

Children’s Home of York; York (York County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Home of York is seeking a dedicated professional to work with children and youth in a psychiatric treatment setting. You will participate in group therapy, coordinate community services, and help maintain a therapeutic environment.

The role requires strong written and verbal communication, the ability to handle high-stress situations, and sensitivity to a culturally diverse population. Some duties include incident reporting and collaboration with various teams to support client

Qualifications

• One year experience working with children/youth in a psychiatric treatment setting or other relevant experience preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• 21 years of age or older.
• All required clearances.
• Be sensitive to and comfortable with working in an agency that provides services to a culturally diverse population.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all Agency and Program policies, procedures and protocols.
• Provide group therapy and various assigned community coordination and case management services for assigned clients.
• Actively participate in maintenance of a therapeutic environment and implement appropriate clinical interventions as needed.
• Prepare and complete required reports and documentation, and perform other required administrative tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Crisis management awareness

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Comply with all Agency and Program policies, procedures and protocols in a professional and ethical manner.
  • Includes the entire policies and procedures manual.
  • Policies of note
    • Adheres to the Confidentiality Policy
    • Follows the Code of Ethics and Professional Practices Policy
    • Adheres to the Restricted Procedures and Discipline Policy
    • Meets specific training requirements as outlined by CHOY, MCO’s, DHS, and COA
  • Procedures of note
    • Medication administration
    • CPR and First Aid
    • Fire Drills
    • Facility Inspections
  • Includes all policies in the Employee Handbook
• Abides by all expectations outlined by licensing bodies, including (but not limited to) COA, DPW, OMHSAS, and Managed Care Organizations.
• Work to insure the health, safety, and well-being of both clients and fellow staff at all times.
  • Adheres to the seven commitments of the Sanctuary Model
    • Non-violence
    • Emotional intelligence
    • Social learning
    • Shared governance
    • Open communication
    • Social responsibility
    • Growth and change.
  • Appropriately perform Safe Crisis Management Techniques, including both physical and nonphysical interventions.
• Is knowledgeable of and carries out the comprehensive treatment plan that was designed by the Program Psychiatrist, Program Therapist, and Program Leadership Team for clients assigned to their treatment room.
• Under the supervision of the Program Therapist, Program Psychiatrist and Program Leadership Team, provides group therapy and various assigned community coordination and case management services for assigned clients and families.
  • Responsible for the therapeutic milieu in assigned treatment rooms
  • Facilitates daily groups
  • Engages in ongoing therapeutic interactions with clients
  • Engages in crisis intervention with program clients
  • Complete weekly contacts with schools regarding client progress for assigned clients.
  • Provides observations and feedback to Primary Therapist for treatment plan updates.
• Actively participates in the maintenance of a therapeutic environment and implement appropriate clinical interventions with clients as needed and as directed.
  • Utilize Safe Crisis Management techniques and procedures
  • Participates in Treatment Team Meetings
• Prepares and completes required reports and documentation, and performs other required administrative tasks assigned.
  • Provides weekly updates to home schools for assigned clients
  • All documentation submitted in a timely manner as per program expectations and protocol.
  • Completes incident reports prior to end of shift.
  • Completes Life Space Interviews appropriately.
• Interacts with outside agencies and other stakeholders in a professional manner

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

• Physical ability to perform all aspects of safe crisis management, including client restraints.
• Ability to intermittently stand and sit.
• Pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying as required.
• Must be able to describe and articulate events in both written and spoken English.
• Must be able to read and comprehend reports written in English.
• Ability to provide awake supervision of clients at all times.
• Has the mental and emotional capacity to work in a highly stressful environment

QUALIFICATONS

• One year experience working with children/youth in a psychiatric treatment setting or other relevant experience preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• 21 years of age or older
• All required clearances
• Be sensitive to and comfortable with working in an agency that provides services to a culturally diverse population.