Swing Shift Mentor

Job Purpose

Supervise clients and implement therapeutic community guidelines and boundaries. Serve as a positive role model. Participate in activities and group sessions. Help aid patients in working through emotions. Participate in off and on-campus recreational activities. Aid in the distribution and organization of medications for patients.

*This position is specifically hiring for 4-5 shifts a week. Weekday swing shifts (4pm to 12am) and Weekend day or swing shifts (9am to 4pm or 4pm to 12am)*

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the management of clients’ environment and medications.
  


• Supervise, monitor, and participate in programmatic activities to ensure consistent therapeutic effect. Understand and employ level system, rules, terminology, and group dynamics.
  


• Understand and consistently employ behavioral management techniques. Apply techniques for the prevention of therapeutic holding procedures, monitoring for sharps and contraband during room searches to ensure safe environment.
  


• Transport clients (optional)
  


• Assist and encourage clients in the completion of assignments
  


• Participate in professional staffing and meetings in order to communicate the progress of individual clients.
  


• Carry out various responsibilities related to the recreational and activities of clients when assigned by the Program Manager..

• Carry out other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the program.
  


• Assist clients in the shopping, recreation planning, and preparation process.
  


• Keep track of clients’ day-to-day progress within the facility to report to clinical staff within daily shift notes.
  


• Assists clients in learning life skills.
  

Qualifications

Education:

Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent.

Training and experience:

One year of experience in working with young adult treatment and/or care giving settings preferred. Must possess a current certificate for CPR and first aid or willing to receive this training.

Knowledge Required:

Must demonstrate understanding of and ability to apply behavioral/psychological theory and principles, as well as treatment approaches for young adult psychopathology. Ability to manage and accurately provide designated medications to clients.

Working Conditions

The primary work environment is the facility itself. Other environments include, but are not limited to: gym, swimming pool, field of outdoor activities, etc.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, and grasp. Ability to express and exchange ideas via spoken word during activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to others accurately, sometimes quickly and loudly. Work requires a minimum standard of visual acuity with or without correction that will enable people in the role to complete administrative and clerical tasks and visually observe clients on the unit and in therapeutic activities.

Benefits:

• 95% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance


• 75% employer-paid coverage for spouse and dependents


• 401(k) with employer match up to 5%


• Paid Time Off and holidays


• Supportive, mission-driven environment

Please note: New Roads Behavioral Health maintains a drug-free workplace. Medical marijuana cards are not accepted as exemptions under this policy, in compliance with federal regulations.