Residential Treatment Specialist – Qmha

Residential Treatment Specialist – Qmha

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree in a social services field or a combination of three years of experience
• Three years of experience or a combination of education and experience in psychology, counseling, or a related field
• Preference for MHACBO QMHA certification at time of hire
• Must be able to obtain MHACBO QMHA certification within 30 days of employment
• Ability to handle highly confidential information
• Functional knowledge of business English and medical terminology
• Good spelling and basic mathematical skills
• Ability to learn assigned tasks readily and adhere to general office procedures
• Good organizational and time management skills
• In-depth knowledge of standard office equipment
• Basic knowledge of using Microsoft Office
• Basic computer skills to navigate and enter data into EMR
• Ability to represent the interest of the customer and the agency favorably in the community
• Ability to work well with teams and other groups of individuals
• Effective communication skills in both written and oral formats
• Ability to present and exchange information internally and externally

Responsibilities

• Provide residential care that meets the provision of room, board, care and services that assist the resident with ADL’s
• Demonstrate the ability to document daily clinical information concisely and thoroughly
• Complete timely progress notes and document treatment in line with the treatment plan
• Document critical incidents using Incident Reports
• Conduct/facilitate appropriate skills and activity groups oriented to treatment needs
• Responsible for completion of documentation upon client admittance
• Responsible for assisting with the completion of client intake packets
• Coordination and case management with guardians and counties
• Responsible for keeping current resident records in binders and performing monthly audits
• Stays awake and alert throughout the shift
• Assists residents in personal self-management activities
• Transfers residents to and from wheelchairs, beds, chairs, toilets, etc.
• Administers prescribed medications and documents on medical charts
• Supervises and/or assists in the preparation of meals and assists with feeding of residents
• Conducts evacuation/fire drills as assigned
• Orients, trains, and works with the residents to perform in an appropriate, safe, and independent manner
• Receive training prior to giving care; passes and maintains certification in CPR
• Participates in the inventory, ordering and/or purchasing of client or program supplies
• Participate in the inventory of each client’s personal belongings
• Maintains clean, sanitary and safe conditions
• Reports any suspected violations or clients’ rights or abuse of a client
• Attending staff meetings and training sessions as scheduled
• Responsible for creating and implementing group tracking documents
• Assisting the QMHP in tracking progress towards goals
• Responsible for tracking all billable services provided to each client
• In the absence of QMHP is responsible for writing daily progress notes
• Works 1:1 with clients to help them develop basic life skills
• Responsible for providing medication education, passing medications, and documentation in the MAR
• Follows the policies and procedures of Community Counseling Solutions
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference for MHACBO QMHA certification at time of hire