Centennial Mental Health Center Incorporated·Sterling, Colorado
The Respite Mental Health Worker provides supervision and monitoring for clients in a crisis respite facility. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living tasks like cooking, facilitating care plans, and documenting client status.
Provides monitoring and supervision of clients admitted to the Crisis Respite Program. Will respond to requests from Emergency Response Team for monitoring of clients, shifts at a designated Respite facility location. When indicated, the Respite Staff will work in teams of two to provide adequate client supervision and support.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provide supervision/monitoring at a designated Respite facility location for individuals who have been assessed by Centennial ERT or clinical staff and have met the criteria for a Respite level of care.
When necessary provide “ride along” supervision during transport by Centennial ERT or clinical staff to or from facility, OP office, or other activities appropriate to the Respite program.
This may also include walking with client short distances to an office or other location.
Assist in cooking and providing meals for residents of the Respite facility as needed.
Monitor cleanliness and upkeep of the Respite facility per the guidelines specified for that location.
Provide supportive companionship and utilize MHFA and other supportive counseling skills for residents in the Respite program.
Communicate as pre-determined in each case with Centennial ERT and clinical staff regarding client’s status and Respite Plan of Care.
Help facilitate the Plan of Care with the Respite client, under direction of ERT and clinical staff.
This may include assisting with case-management activities such as referral and linkage to community resources.
Monitor client self-administered medications and log same.
Keep a summary log of all pertinent activities that transpire during the Respite stay.
Participate in all on-going training and development activities assigned by CMHC.
All other duties as assigned by supervisor.
EDUCATION High School Diploma or GED required, Bachelor’s degree in human services related field preferred. Must complete all pre-service training and Respite Orientation prior to providing client care. Must complete HIPAA training and criminal background check.
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