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    Mental Health Assistant - Bangor, United States - Elwyn

    Elwyn
    Elwyn Bangor, United States

    1 week ago

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    Full Time

    Bangor, ME

    Since 1852, Elwyn has helped people with autism, intellectual, developmental, and behavioral challenges lead meaningful lives. As an internationally recognized nonprofit human services organization, we have always been on the forefront of innovation.

    Please join us to make a difference in the life quality of children, teens and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and related behavioral health challenges - and feel the resulting pride that will enrich your own life.

    Providing an excellent benefits package is another way we know that Elwyn is truly a special place to work. We invest in your future while you help care for ours:
    • Generous Paid Time Off
    • Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages
    • Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay
    • Paid On-the-Job Training
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth
    • Flexible Schedules
    • Retirement Savings Plan
    Elwyn is currently seeking a Mental Health Assistantwho will play a crucial role in supporting patients with mental and emotional issues under the supervision of psychiatrists and other mental health professionals. Their responsibilities include assisting patients in daily activities, monitoring progress, and observing personal and social behaviors. Additionally, they conduct recreational activities as part of cooperative treatment plans.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
    • Supervise and facilitate counseling interventions for psychiatric patients
    • Lead community therapeutic meetings to enhance rehabilitation management and coping skills
    • Assist residents in functioning at their highest potential through personalized rehabilitation plans
    • Provide clear lines of responsibility and accountability within the Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) department
    • Adhere to HIPAA regulations and maintain patient confidentiality
    • Implement interventions as prescribed by individual treatment plans
    • Integrate the Prism Model for effective treatment of serious and persistent mental illness into everyday practice and clinical intervention
    • Assist in consumer transportation planning and provide transportation as needed
    • Maintain residence housekeeping to meet Agency, Quality Management, and licensing standards
    • Produce timely, thorough, and accurate record-keeping in compliance with Agency policies, Program, Department, State, and OSHA regulations
    • Meet productivity standards in fee-for-service programs
    • Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), crisis intervention and medication administration using agency-trained protocols
    • Maintains current state-mandated training and certifications
    • Responsible for on-call coverage including being responsible, on a rotating basis, for program coverage when staff members call out and no other coverage is available and promptly responding to the manager's call within 15 minutes and being prepared to report to the program within one hour
    QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
    • High School diploma and/or GED required
    • MHRT-1/CRMA preferred
    • One year of full-time experience in providing direct care services to mentally ill consumers preferred
    • Demonstrated (basic, intermediate, advanced) experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; Access, Publisher and report-writer experience preferred
    • Non-profit human service experience highly preferred
    • Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, priorities
    • Strong attention to detail
    • Strong time management and organizational skills
    • Demonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actions
    • Must be able to perform CPR and crisis intervention using agency-trained protocols
    • Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication
    • (Experience using/knowledge of) Electronic Health Record (EHR) / Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
    • Must have current, valid driver's license in state of residence, three (3) years driving experience in the United States, and acceptable driving record
    PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE: Ongoing interaction with consumers and staff, potential exposure to communicable diseases, blood-borne pathogens, medicinal preparations and other common conditions in a healthcare environment, and interaction with consumers who may display aggressive and/or self-injurious behaviors.

    Elwyn reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job nor does it constitute a written or implied contract.

    Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and identity, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, genetic information, disability status, military or veteran status, marital or family status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, and federal law.


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