Night Monitor - PT (60521)

Paycom; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom in Bridgeport, CT seeks a Night Monitor for weekend overnight coverage. You will perform hourly rounds, document communications, manage head counts, and respond to behavioral health needs with crisis intervention as required. Maintain client safety and unit security while coordinating with staff.

Requires an Associate’s degree in behavioral health and at least two years’ related experience; knowledge of confidentiality laws and strong communication. Valid CT driver’s license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in behavioral health and at least two years of related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of counseling principles, crisis intervention and proper documentation.
• Understanding of the effects of substance abuse, homelessness, medical and mental health disorders on clients.
• Knowledge of federal and state confidentiality laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform hourly rounds of the unit, including third and fourth floors.
• Tend to the needs of the unit and residents, ensuring safety and security.
• Document communications in Night Shift Log Book and related charts as required.
• Redirect inappropriate behavior with supportive counseling when indicated.
• Conduct head counts and verify census accuracy.
• Assist with laundry and chart preparation as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Counseling skills

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Confidentiality laws

Communication

Professional image

Education

Associate's degree in behavioral health

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: New Prospects - Bridgeport, CT, Salary Range: Undisclosed, SUMMARY

HOURS: Saturday - Sunday 12:00 am - 8:00 pm

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 Associate’s 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.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES

Incumbents may be encouraged to secure professional certification (e.g. CAC and/or SCCD). Valid CT driver's license required.