Mental Health Rehab Worker

Join our team as a full-time Mental Health Rehab Worker at Hiawatha Hall in Winona, MN!

BASIC PURPOSE: Reporting to Program Supervisor, this position provides direct care services to program clients and helps to ensure a calm and appropriate therapeutic environment in the home.
This position typically starts at the mid wage range which can vary based on education and experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Client Activities: In coordination with the Program Supervisor and Clinical Supervisor, develop and implement a schedule of therapeutic and recreational activities for residents.
• Daily Client Care: Provide structure, support and daily organization to residents; conduct therapeutic client encounters daily; manage client emotional and behavioral issues using a variety of techniques including but not limited to crisis intervention and de-escalation; assist clients in learning independent living skills; follow and enforce house schedule and all house rules; conduct hourly checks; serve as role model and mentor to new staff; provide client transportation as needed; participate in scheduled floor time; participate in level assessments; participate in the “on call” schedule; conduct IMR or other groups as directed by Program Supervisor and Clinical Supervisor in accordance with schedule and curriculum; complete daily logs and encounter notes; dispense medications in accordance with legal requirements and house rules. In absence of RN, fill medication minders, order refills and provide medication education to clients as needed. Staff must remain awake during all work hours.
• General Team Member Duties: Attend scheduled staff meetings and trainings as required; document therapeutic encounters as required; record client progress toward goal completion in client chart; participate as a member of the treatment team; participate in the development of house policies and procedures in conjunction with management.