Night Monitor (61082)

Recovery Network of Programs, Inc.; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Recovery Network of Programs, Inc. is seeking a part-time Night Monitor to provide attentive supervision for a co-occurring enhanced intensive residential treatment program. The role ensures client safety and whereabouts, responding to needs during night hours and performing routine unit checks.

The position requires an associate degree in behavioral health and at least two years of related experience. Responsibilities include rounds, head counts, crisis intervention when needed, and careful

Qualifications

• Associates degree in behavioral health or related field plus 2+ years of experience with clients with co-occurring disorders.
• Knowledge of counseling techniques, crisis intervention, and documentation.
• Understanding of confidentiality laws and professional ethics.
• Able to work the night weekend shift and collaborate with supervisors and staff.

Responsibilities

• Remain awake and monitor the unit during night shifts.
• Conduct hourly rounds of the unit including floors 3 and 4.
• Perform head counts and verify census accuracy.
• Maintain client whereabouts through direct observation and interaction.
• Redirect and provide supportive counseling as needed, maintaining respectful approach.
• Utilize surveillance and walk-throughs to ensure safety and identify concerns.
• Document communications in the Night Shift Log Book.
• Handle chart preparation and laundry duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Counseling skills

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Communication skills

Professional image

Education

Associate degree in behavioral health

Job description

SUMMARY

In accordance with RNP's Mission Statement, Philosophy of Client Care and Code of Ethics as stated in the Personnel Policies and under the supervision of the Sr. Counselor provides night monitoring of the co-occurring enhanced intensive residential treatment program in an effort to ensure the safety and whereabouts of all clients and to respond to the needs of individual clients should the need arise by performing the following duties.

Part time Saturday 12-8 and Sunday 12-8

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Remains awake and alert at all times to tend to needs of the unit and responsibilities of the Night Monitor.
• Performs hourly rounds of the entire unit which includes both the third and fourth floors and conducts rounds at random time frames within each hour and not at fixed intervals.
• Completes head counts and confirms it is in accordance with the current census.
• Ensures the whereabouts of each client through direct observation.
• Acknowledges any and all behavior(s) on the part of any client(s) that is considered inappropriate or a cause for concern.
• Attempts to redirect any clients in a respectful and appropriate manner as needed and offers supportive counseling as deemed necessary.
• Utilizes appropriate methods to provide effective night monitoring which includes video surveillance, random hourly rounds and walk throughs of the unit including both the third and fourth floors to check all bedrooms, corridors, medication room and common rooms (such as laundry room and dining area).
• Utilizes crisis intervention techniques & back-up assistance plans as outline in policy and procedure labeled Crisis Intervention and Back up Assistance whenever necessary based on client(s) need and staff assessment.
• Documents necessary communications in Night Shift Log Book.
• Makes chart copies, assembles new charts, makes other copies and completes laundry duties as necessary/assigned.
• Assumes all other appropriate duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Minimum of an Associates degree in behavioral health and at least two (2) years experience in related field preferred with clients with co-occurring disorders; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Knowledge of principles and techniques of basic counseling skills, crisis intervention and documentation.
• Understanding of the physical, psychological, social and economic effects of substance abuse, homelessness, medical and mental health disorders.
• Considerable knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations regarding client confidentiality.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships with clients, colleagues and supervisors.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to project a professional image.