Mental Health Worker Job Listing at Mind Springs Health in Grand Junction, CO (Job ID 109981)

Description

This position does not work remotely.

Position Type: 

PRN or as needed. 

Position qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred; Associate's degree in Human Service area (i.e. psychology, social work, sociology, counseling, anthropology) preferred.  One (1) year previous experience in human services related field preferred.

Job purpose:

Provides direct services and supervision to the clients in the Child and Adolescent Program and/or the Adult Inpatient Program. Coordinates care with other clinical and medical staff as necessary, and as directed per Multidisciplinary Treatment Plans. Interacts with clients and provides support, structure, stability, and positive role modeling.

Knowledge, Skill & Ability(include materials and equipment directly used):

• Ability to relate in a supportive and non-judgmental manner with persons in distress.
• Ability to observe and describe behavior and/or symptomatic changes.
• Knowledge of mental illness and psychopathology and associated treatment modalities.
• Working knowledge of Colorado Revised Statutes 27-65 (Mental Health Code).
• Knowledge of community health and mental health resources and their eligibility criteria.
• CPR/BLS Certification for Healthcare Provider prior to independent patient care required.
• CPI Training/Certification required prior to independent patient care required.  Must have ability to perform duties required by CPI training to provide verbal de-escalation and physical and mechanical restraints if necessary (Training for certification will be provided). 
• Working knowledge of Windows based computer applications to include Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Internet access. 
• Ability to operate standard office equipment including calculator, copy machine, fax and multi-line telephone.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all personnel.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload in a sometimes hectic environment with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to exercise frequent independent judgment and initiative.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stand or kneel and occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop.  Must have ability to sit for longer periods of time at a computer.  Employee must be able to travel between Mind Springs sites.  May be exposed to stressful situations that involve enraged, distraught and/or intoxicated individuals with possible mental health conditions. Possible exposure to communicable disease.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.