Mental Health Specialist I Part-Time AM - Behavioral Health 155

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\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1965, Telecare is a rapidly growing mental health care company dedicated to making a difference for our clients, the community, and our employees. We offer an array of mental health services to adults with serious mental illness. We partner with public sector entities and behavioral health organizations and have over 155 programs and over 4,300 employees across the country. And we\u0027re growing all the time! When you work at Telecare, you help to empower thousands of individuals every day in their journeys of recovery.\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: #000000;\u0022\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTelecare is proud to have been recognized by The Bay Area Business Times as the 9\u003csup\u003eth\u003c/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003eBest Place To Work In the Bay Area for 2020! This is the 18th time we have made the list!\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003eAs a part of the Telecare Family,\u0026nbsp;Heritage Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF) is a 26-bed hospital providing acute psychiatric treatment to adults over the age of 18.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmployment Status:\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003ePart-Time .5\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShift:\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAM 7:00 am - 3:30 pm\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays:\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVaries as needed\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: #000000;\u0022\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: #000000;\u0022\u003ePOSITION SUMMARY\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: #000000;\u0022\u003eThe Mental Health Specialist I provides care that responds to the physical and psychological needs of members served. The Recovery Specialist II provides direct and indirect services according to individual service plans and Medicaid standards.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: #000000;\u0022\u003e\u003cspan\u003eESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: #000000;\u0022\u003e\u0026bull;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values, and beliefs in everyday language and contact with the internal and external stakeholders\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: #000000;\u0022\u003e\u0026bull;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Provides safe, effective, and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: #000000;\u0022\u003e\u0026bull;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Establishes, maintains, and co-facilitates a therapeutic relationship with members served; acts as a role model by maintaining a hopeful and positive attitude and problem solving and coping with mental illness\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: #000000;\u0022\u003e\u0026bull;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Attends and participates in community meetings and groups\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: #000000;\u0022\u003e\u0026bull;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Charts and observes client behavior\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: #000000;\u0022\u003e\u0026bull;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Documents client activities of daily living, response to interventions, and significant behavior changes as appropriate\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: #000000;\u0022\u003e\u0026bull;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Admits and discharges members served as assigned; including completing associated documentation\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: #000000;\u0022\u003e\u0026bull;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Collects stool, urine and other specimens, as requested, on assigned clients\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: #000000;\u0022\u003e\u0026bull;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Obtains client vital signs and weights, as assigned\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: #000000;\u0022\u003e\u0026bull;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Assists members served with hygienic care\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: #000000;\u0022\u003e\u0026bull;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Assists at mealtime by distributing meal trays, pouring beverages, and/or feeding members served in need of assistance\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: #000000;\u0022\u003e\u0026bull;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Provides client monitoring including, but not limited to, rounds, seclusion and restraint supervision and smoke breaks.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: #000000;\u0022\u003e\u0026bull;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Assists in client outings, which may include driving.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: #000000;\u0022\u003e\u0026bull;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Practices body substance precautions at all times\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: #000000;\u0022\u003e\u0026bull;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; Must assist with restraint of members served in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention training\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: #000000;\u0022\u003eDuties and responsibilities may be added, deleted and/or changed at the discretion of management.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: #000000;\u0022\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: #000000;\u0022\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: #000000;\u0022\u003eQUALIFICATIONS\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: #000000;\u0022\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: #000000;\u0022\u003eRequired: \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: #000000;\u0022\u003e\u0026bull;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; High school diploma or G.E.D and two (2) years of experience in a psychiatric mental health setting or BA/BS with one (1) year experience in mental health setting\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: #000000;\u0022\u003e\u0026bull;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Knowledge of basic nursing skills and interventions, as well as mental and physical health conditions and terminologies\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: #000000;\u0022\u003e\u0026bull;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Certification as a CNA or its equivalent is acceptable documentation of nursing skills knowledge \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: #000000;\u0022\u003e\u0026bull;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Must be at least 18 years of age\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: #000000;\u0022\u003e\u0026bull;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Must be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain current certification throughout employment \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: #000000;\u0022\u003e\u0026bull;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. If the position requires driving, valid driver\u0026rsquo;s license, a motor vehicle clearance and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual or local requirements may apply\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: #000000;\u0022\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: #000000;\u0022\u003eSKILLS\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: #000000;\u0022\u003e\u0026bull;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Knowledge of basic psychiatric rehabilitation interventions\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: #000000;\u0022\u003e\u0026bull;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Good communication skills\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: #000000;\u0022\u003e\u0026bull;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Ability to use problem-solving techniques\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: #000000;\u0022\u003e\u0026bull;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Ability to interview members served to determine client needs\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: #000000;\u0022\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: #000000;\u0022\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: #000000;\u0022\u003ePHYSICAL DEMANDS\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: #000000;\u0022\u003eThe physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: #000000;\u0022\u003eThe employee is occasionally required to sit, bend, squat, kneel, crawl, twist, push, pull and lift and carry items weighing 50 pounds or less as well as to frequently walk, stand, twist, reach and to do simple and power grasping. The position requires manual deviation, repetitive and dexterity and be exposed to uneven walking ground as well as Hazardous Exposure (Blood Borne Pathogens, Hospital Waste, Chemical \u0026amp; Infectious).\u0026nbsp; \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: #000000;\u0022\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: #000000;\u0022\u003eEOE AA M/F/V/Disability\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e,EqualOpportunityEmployerDescription:Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities,PayTransparencyPolicyStatement:The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c),MatchScore:1.0,HasApplied:false,ApplicationJobBoardName:null,ApplicationJobBoardId:null,DateApplied:null,Salaried:false,CompensationAmount:null,PublishingStatus:1,Links:[],BehaviorCriteria:[],MotivationCriteria:[],EducationCriteria:[{Required:true,Related:false,DegreeId:d5043012-4bbf-4dc6-89f5-f3a0d5da42d6,DegreeName:Bachelors,MajorId:00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000,MajorName:null},{Required:true,Related:false,DegreeId:9e70580e-6fca-4f14-87a7-ce813751c55e,DegreeName:GED,MajorId:00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000,MajorName:null},{Required:true,Related:false,DegreeId:077ae371-386e-4e3f-b9b1-20928cd69401,DegreeName:High School,MajorId:00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000,MajorName:null}],LicenseAndCertificationCriteria:[{Required:false,LicenseAndCertificationId:c5ab6bc9-e3c4-42b4-bb3f-f993b212af53,LicenseAndCertificationName:Certified Nurse Assistant}],SkillCriteria:[],WorkExperienceCriteria:[],JobBoardMemberships:[{JobBoardId:4f54269c-3a81-e250-e075-3a1a05307eef,PublishedInternal:true,PublishedExternal:false,ExternalPostedDate:null,InternalPostedDate:2021-04-27T03:16:17.01Z},{JobBoardId:2fcbb6f4-e717-17cb-9327-3dd87a55b08d,PublishedInternal:false,PublishedExternal:true,ExternalPostedDate:2021-04-27T03:16:17.01Z,InternalPostedDate:null}],AssessmentUri:null,AssessmentStatus:null,OpportunityIsClosed:false,TravelRequired:null,TravelDescription:null,SupervisorName:null,Assessments:[],ApplicationId:null,CompensationAnnualMinimum:null,CompensationAnnualMaximum:null,CompensationHourlyMinimum:null,CompensationHourlyMaximum:null,CompensationCurrency:null});

Company info

Telecare Corporation
Website : http://www.telecarecorp.com