On Call Rehab Activity Leader - Mental Health 169

Willow Rock is a 16-bed Psychiatric Health Facility in Alameda County for adolescents 12-17 years old who are experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms. POSITION SUMMARY Under supervision, the Rehabilitation Therapist provides rehabilitation therapy services to members served, both on an individual and group basis. Shifts Available: On-Call | Shifts and days vary as needed Expected starting wage is $23.00. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and is subject to union membership requirements upon hire. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements. QUALIFICATIONS Required: B.S./B.A. in Occupational, Recreational, Music, Dance, Drama or Art Therapy, Vocational Counseling or related field (Must meet any regulatory requirements for the use of these titles, specific to the program type or location) Six (6) months of experience in behavioral health setting Discipline certification or licensure may be required per program licensure or accrediting body requirements Must be at least 18 years of age 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 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 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. Preferred: MA/MS in Occupational, Recreational, Music, Dance, Drama or Art Therapy or Vocational Counseling ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Demonstrate the Telecare mission, purpose, values, and beliefs in everyday language and contact with internal and external stakeholders Coordinates and provides rehabilitation treatment services for assigned members served, including leading and co-leading therapeutic groups, developing therapeutic activities and writing group descriptions, and scheduling therapeutic activities in collaboration with members served when possible Coordinates outings for members served and supervises them on outings; may require driving van on outings Coordinates special events Facilitates community meetings and groups Provides clinical supervision for Rehabilitation Activity Leaders, interns, and volunteers, as directed Participates in the planning of the Rehabilitation Program Participates in the development of Recovery Plans Completes assigned sections of the Minimum Data Set (MDS), annual comprehensive assessments, and assessments that accompany changes of condition Documents observations and assessments, as required If employed at inpatient program, must assist with restraint of members served in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention training If employed at outpatient program, must evade members served in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention training Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, and/or changed at the discretion of management. SKILLS Ability to observe, assess, record and report social, ADL, and psychiatric behavior of members served PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally required to sit, squat, kneel, push, pull, lift, and carry items weighing 25 pounds or less as well as to frequently walk, stand, bend, twist, reach, and do simple and power grasping. The position requires manual deviation, repetition, and dexterity, as well as to occasionally drive and be exposed to uneven walking ground. EOE AA M/F/V/Disability Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Telecare Corporation