Mental Health Worker Pedi PD - Providence, United States - Lifespan

Description

Summary:

Under the general supervision of the HCH Nurse Manager Senior
Milieu Therapist and Charge RN is responsible for the care and safety of
assigned children. As a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team assumes
primary milieu therapist role. Is responsible for the input into the
formulation of a therapeutic milieu treatment plan and the implementation
observation and documentation of this program under the direction of the
multidisciplinary team. Provides services to medically compromised and
emotionally disturbed children / adolescents.

Responsibilities:

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:

Frontline clinical position for either / both the child
(ages 6-12 years old) or teen ages 13-18 with some children functioning at the
range of 4-5years old.

Manages the structure of the day for significantly medically
and emotionally unstable children.

Has the ability to lead a group of 6-10 pediatric patients
who are struggling with severe medical and psychosocial issues through the
structured components of their day.

Involved with the implementation of behavior plans for the
behavioral age groups.

Participates in support/supervision related to meal plans.

Creates participates demonstrates analytical skills and an
understanding of psychiatric / medical illnesses and organizes therapeutic and
recreational activities to meet the psychosocial and developmental needs for
children ranging from 6-18 years of age.

Creates developmentally appropriate therapeutic recreational
activities for varying ages with understanding of relations issues for the
school age population.

Participates in maintaining a safe and therapeutic
environment. Participates in operation of the milieu care plan for assigned
patients according to established department and unit-based procedure / policy.

Demonstrates appropriate critical incident follow-up skills
by timely verbal reporting to charge RN/ Senior MT and documentation in the
medical record.

Intervenes in disruptive milieu or destructive to self /
other patient situations providing timely therapeutic intervention(s).

Completes initial milieu assessment within a 24-hour period.
Collaborates with other members of the multidisciplinary team.

Supports and contributes to the development of milieu
therapy care plans / behavioral management.

Assists patient searches as appropriate and escorts patients
to other departments in the hospital.

Demonstrates ability to set consistent and supportive
therapeutic limits within guidelines of hospital unit department and
standards.

Institutes behavioral programs specific to the needs of the
patient in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

Handles crisis situations in a safe effective manner.

Has the ability to multitask during a highly structured
program day.

Maintains and documents level of patient observation as
ordered by the

Multidisciplinary Team/Nurse Manager/Senior MT.

Actively participates in the treatment planning process by
attending multidisciplinary team rounds 4 days a week.

Communicates individual patient milieu treatment plans in an
ongoing manner to the members on the multidisciplinary treatment team throughout
the day in order to modify individual treatment plans as clinically necessary.

Actively participates in treatment team shift report and
clinical supervision.

Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills to
effectively interact with patient/families as well as other members of the
healthcare team.

Consistently models to patient/ families appropriate and
therapeutic interpersonal staff/patient interactions.

Initiates formal/informal supervision with the Senior Milieu
Therapist and Nurse

Manager and incorporates feedback for improvement/ changes
in job performance.

Adheres to hospital departmental and unit policies and
procedures.

Consistently follows all hospital and
departmental policies and procedures.

Consistently follows all unit-based policies
and procedures.

Is aware of departmental QA indicators and responsibilities related to such.

Other information:
BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

Associate Degree required. Baccalaureate Degree in
a Human Service or related field preferred. Other education and
experience considered and may be substituted for educational requirements at
the discretion of the Hiring Manager. Must demonstrate aptitude and willingness
to learn role related skills.

Current CPR certification

Current RIH Crisis Management certification or current
enrollment

Demonstrates a theoretical understanding of children within
families.

Must have sound understanding of the social and
developmental issues that are encountered in the medically ill child and teen
populations. Understanding of body image self-esteem and identity development
issues particular to teenagers

Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care
to patients with consideration of aging process human development stages and
cultural patterns in each step of the care process

EXPERIENCE:

One year of recent (within 3 years) experience in a
pediatric environment ages 6-18

Experience with medically compromised and/or emotionally
impaired children

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL
REOUIREMENTS:

General Hospital environment with occasional stressful
conditions associated with children with emotional and behavioral disorders.

INDEPENDENT ACTION:

Responds to individual patient-care situations demonstrating
knowledge and skills acquired through education certification and work
experience.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None

Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: Rhode Island Hospital USA:RI:Providence

Work Type: Per Diem

HCH

Shift: Shift 1

Union: UNAP