QMHA Med Tech - Behavioral Health 203
Company: Telecare Corporation
Location: Woodburn
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective
behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering
their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance
cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels
of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+,
veterans, and all belief systems.As part of the Telecare Family,
the Recovery Center at Woodburn is a 15-bed sub-acute locked
forensic facility for adult males 18+, who are diagnosed with a
serious mental illness.Shifts Available:Full Time; NOC 10:00 pm
8:30 am (4-10s ); Thursday - SundayFull Time; Swing 3:00 pm 11:30
pm (5-8s ); Thursday - MondayExpected starting wage range is $18.52
- $22.32. 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.POSITION SUMMARYThe QMHA provides care that responds
to the physical and psychological needs of members served. The QMHA
provides direct and indirect services according to individual
service plans and Medicaid standards. When the term members is used
in this job description, it will mean residents.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values, and beliefs in
everyday language and contact with the internal and external
stakeholders Provides safe, effective, and efficient implementation
of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures,
and standards of care Complies with Medicaid standards in the
provision of care including following a treatment plan to provide
skills training, activity therapies, and psychiatric support
Documents interventions according to program and Medicaid standards
at intervals established by program leadership Provides crisis
intervention Gathers and summarizes clinical data for use in
assessments Participates in treatment team meetings 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 Attends and participates in community meetings and groups
Facilitates groups within scope of practice Charts and observes
client behavior Documents client activities of daily living,
response to interventions, and significant behavior changes as
appropriate Admits and discharges members served as assigned;
including completing associated documentation Assists members
served with hygienic care Provides client monitoring including, but
not limited to, rounds, seclusion and restraint supervision and
smoke breaks Assists in client outings, which may include driving
Practices body substance precautions at all times Administers
medications to all facility members per LMP orders Practices seven
rights of medication administration Accurately documents medication
administration in members record Utilizes universal precautions in
handling of members medications Completes vital signs and
accurately documents in members record Accurately tracks medication
supplies during shift (completes controlled medication count,
audits medication administration record for accuracy) Communicates
with LMP and nursing coordinator any concerns or needs regarding
medication administration for members Must assist with restraint of
members served in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault
crisis/crisis prevention trainingDuties and responsibilities may be
added, deleted and/or changed at the discretion of
management.Position requires transporting Members in program
vehicle (acceptable driving record)QUALIFICATIONSRequired: High
school diploma or G.E.D and three (3 years of experience in a
psychiatric mental health setting or BA/BS with one (1) year
experience in mental health setting Must be credentialed as a QMHA
in the state of Oregon Must have completed approved training and
pass competency test, outside candidates must complete within 30
days of hire 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. Position requires driving, valid drivers 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
applySKILLS Knowledge of basic psychiatric rehabilitation
interventions Good communication skills Ability to use
problem-solving techniques Ability to interview members served to
determine client needsPHYSICAL DEMANDSThe 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, 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 & Infectious).EOE AA
M/F/V/DisabilityIf job posting references any sign-on bonus
internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the
previous 12 months would not be eligible.Equal Opportunity
Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe
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
contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)by
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