Great opportunity exists for a Respite Mental Health Worker in our Intensive Community Support-Respite program! This program is available to adults referred by the Department of Mental Health who have lost their housing, are experiencing a need for increased support, or are transitioning back into the community from a hospital setting. The open, six (6) bed residential unit provides clients with stability as they connect with the resources and services needed to achieve independent living. The Respite Mental Health Worker will be part of a dedicated, multi-disciplinary team of professionals which includes Nurses, Case Managers, Peer Specialists, and Master's level Clinicians.
The Respite Mental Health Worker will be responsible for:
Implementing individual treatment plans
Facilitating recreational, therapeutic, and coping activities
Supporting healthy living through proper diet and daily living skills
Completing documentation, reports, and data collection
Schedule:Sunday - Thursday 3pm - 11pm (40 hours)
Hourly: $17.50/hr +$1,000 Sign On Bonus!
We offer a great benefit package!
Tuition remission program - 100% tuition for undergraduate coursework in a Massachusetts State College or University
Health/dental insurance
Generous paid time off
Various opportunities for career advancement
Commitment to provide quality training to our staff
Group discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, and various club memberships
Company contributions to retirement plan
Company paid life insurance
Opportunities to attend in-service trainings and more...
Required Skills
Must demonstrate the following characteristics: flexible, team player, ability to grow and learn in the position, ability to provide support and quality care
Must be able to work with minimal supervision, work independently, and use good judgment
Bilingual skills and/or experience with multicultural populations preferred
Required Experience
Prior experience working with adults in an acute mental health setting
Medication Administration Program (MAP) and CPR/First Aid certifications requiredwithin six (6) months of employment date
Requires valid driver's license, safe driving record, and access to personal vehicle for consumer transportation
BA/BS in Psychology or a related field strongly preferred
Aspire Health Alliance is committed to and passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate, support and promote diversity of thought, culture, and backgrounds. As an employer committed to equal opportunity, we base all employment decisions on each individual's capabilities and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic. Aspire Health Alliance strives to fully reflect the clients and communities we serve and believes that a diversity of interests and cultures leads to a stronger and more innovative organization.