Adolescent Counselor Full-Time NOC/Sun-Thu - Behavioral Health 169

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u003cpu003eFounded 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 weu0027re growing all the time! When you work at Telecare, you help to empower thousands of individuals every day in their journeys of recovery.u003cstrongu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cspanu003eAs part of the Telecare Family,u0026nbsp;Willow Rock is a 16-bed Psychiatric Health Facility in Alameda County for adolescents 12-17 years old who are experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms.u0026nbsp;u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eu003cspanu003eEmployment Status:u0026nbsp;u0026nbsp;u003c/spanu003eu003c/strongu003eFull-Timeu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eShift:u0026nbsp;u003c/strongu003eu0026nbsp;NOC 11:00 pm - 7:30 amu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eDays:u0026nbsp;u003c/strongu003eu0026nbsp;Sunday - Thursdayu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003ePOSITION SUMMARYu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eThe Adolescent Counselor is a treatment team member who is responsible for providing care to meet the physical and psychological needs of members served through providing direct and indirect services in a manner consistent with Rehabilitation and Recovery principles.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eQUALIFICATIONSu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eRequired: u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eA BA or BS degree and two (2) years of experience with psychiatric patients, preferably adolescents, in a mental health setting, or an Associateu0026rsquo;s Degree and three (3) years of experience, or six (6) years of experience working directly with individuals in a mental health setting, is requiredu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eIndividuals may also qualify for these positions if they have equivalent experience working in a setting providing direct care to adolescents with behavioral issues or learning issues or in an educational/group home settingu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eMust have belief in individualu0026rsquo;s ability to recover from disabling mental illnessu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eKnowledge of basic psychiatric rehabilitation interventionsu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eGood communication skills and a desire to work with persons with mental illnessu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eIncumbents must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and be proficient in reading, speaking and writing Englishu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eNegative TB screen is requiredu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eMust be at least 18 years of ageu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eMust 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 employmentu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAll 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 driveru0026rsquo;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/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003ePreferred:u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eExperience with psychiatric adolescent clients/patientsu003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eDemonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values and beliefs in everyday language and contact with internal and external stakeholdersu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eCompletes the following assessment activities:u003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003culu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eReviews admission documentationu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAssists in members served reviews and assessment of members served care plansu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eDemonstrates the ability to recognize changes in members served milieu and make modifications in care giving methodsu003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003c/ulu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eProvides safe, effective and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care, including CPI and psychiatric rehabilitation principlesu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eEstablishes, maintains, and co-facilitates a therapeutic relationship with members served. Acts as a role model in maintaining a hopeful and positive attitude in problem solving and coping with the disabilities associated with mental illnessu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAttends and participates in community meetings and groupsu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eActively participates in multidisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning meetingsu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eDocuments activities of daily living, response to interventions, and significant behavior changes as appropriate. Informs the Clinical Director of members served behavior and condition, particularly changes in mental and/or physical conditionu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAdmits and discharges members s assigned; this includes completing associated documentationu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eContributes to the treatment of the whole person inclusive of physical care. Obtains vital signs and weights, as assignedu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eEnsures members served safety via monitoring including but not limited to rounds as well as safe and appropriate seclusion and restraint supervisionu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eDemonstrates commitment to teamwork via questions and cooperationu003c/liu003enu003cliu003ePractices body substance precautions at all timesu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eProvides supervision and support during meals. May be required to assist in meal set up.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eDemonstrates knowledge of CPI principles and techniquesu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eParticipates in and assists members served during group outingsu003c/liu003enu003cliu003ePromotes and assists members served in developing self‑help skillsu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eExplains policies and procedures to members served and their familiesu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eDemonstrates a good rapport and cooperative working relationships with all members of the team; responds to co‑workers with concern and promotes group moraleu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eMaintains an effective and courteous working relationship with members served and other staff members through the use of appropriate interpersonal skillsu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eProtects the confidentiality of employee and members served informationu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eProtects members served from behavior that could damage themselves or othersu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eDemonstrates knowledge of nursing policies and procedures as they relate to direct and indirect members served careu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eMust assist with restraint of members served in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention trainingu003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eDuties and responsibilities may be added, deleted and/or changed at the discretion of management.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003ePHYSICAL DEMANDSu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eThe physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eThe employee is occasionally required to stand, twist, squat, kneel and lift and carry items weighing 25 pounds or less as well as to frequently sit, walk, reach, bend and do simple and firm grasping. The position requires manual deviation, repetition and dexterity.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eEOE AA M/F/V/Disabilityu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003e,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:[],LicenseAndCertificationCriteria:[],SkillCriteria:[],WorkExperienceCriteria:[],JobBoardMemberships:[{JobBoardId:4f54269c-3a81-e250-e075-3a1a05307eef,PublishedInternal:true,PublishedExternal:false,ExternalPostedDate:null,InternalPostedDate:2021-11-29T23:45:29.114Z},{JobBoardId:2fcbb6f4-e717-17cb-9327-3dd87a55b08d,PublishedInternal:false,PublishedExternal:true,ExternalPostedDate:2021-11-29T23:45:29.114Z,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});

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