What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Worker - PRTF Unit position at PRAIRIE VIEW INC?
Job Details
Job Location: Newton, KS
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: None
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Job Shift: Any
Job Category: Health Care
Description
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- PATIENT CARE
- EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTES TO POSITIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT
- CONFIDENTIALITY
- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT
Qualifications
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum Education: High School degree or equivalent required. Bachelor’s or Licensed Mental Health Technician preferred
- Minimum Experience: None; experience working in social service setting or at least two years of college preferred
- Must have good command of the English language; must be able to communicate, verbally and in writing, in a professional manner, good reading skills and must be proficient at basic keyboarding/word processing skills. Must be able to quickly access data, assimilate information, and respond appropriately to situations
- Must be able to interact in a positive, non-reactive manner with patients/residents and staff
- Must be able to stand for periods of up to 2 hours, Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, Must be able to kneel, bend, squat, and hold on to a person, in order to restrain an out-of-control patient and be able to escort patients from building to building within 5-10 minutes
- Must be mentally and physically capable of performing all job duties
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable through Prairie View insurance company
- Must be able to pass Kansas Bureau of Investigation Screen, Central Registry Screen, and DCF (Kansas Dept. for Children & Families, formerly SRS) background check
Benefits for FULL TIME Position:
- Affordable Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance
- Retirement Plan (401k); match after 1 year of employment
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) accruals
- Company paid life and disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Delta Dental of Kansas
- Vision Direct
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account with employer contribution
- Bereavement Leave
- Plus much more