Description:
Schedule:
Shift A: Monday - Thursday 1 PM - 11 PM
Function
- Assist the Unit Supervisors/Managers in overseeing the functioning of the therapeutic milieu where a safe, consistent environment is maintained and assists clients in growing emotionally, socially, physically, educationally, recreationally, and spiritually.
- Guide milieu staff to engage residents in trauma-informed, developmentally-appropriate, culturally-sensitive activities and interactions designed to improve behavior, provide support, and promote healthy development so there can be a successful transition to a community-based setting.
- Provide crisis management, coverage on units as needed, and assistance monitoring program activities.
- Assume on-call responsibilities during shift and execute the use of appropriate protocol when navigating crisis situations.
- As assigned, be certified in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention [TCI] and conduct associated trainings, debriefings, consultations, and oversight of behavior management procedures and practices.
Qualifications
- Must be in good physical and mental health [DCFS Rule 404] (able to lift 40 pounds and stand majority of 8 hour shift)
- Bachelor’s degree in the human services field, OR a Bachelor’s degree in a non-human services field plus two years of supervised clinical experience in a mental health setting, OR a high school diploma/GED and five years of supervised clinical experience in a mental health setting.
- Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrates leadership and organization skills
- Able to demonstrate sound professional judgment and problem-solving ability
- If hired to train, demonstrates sound ability to deliver concepts and engage in public speaking
- Has the following characteristics: Able to nurture, set healthy limits, teach/model skills, open to learning and supervision, reliable, builds respectful rapport, collaborative while providing appropriate care to clients/their families, and works effectively with interdisciplinary treatment team members internal/external to the organization
- Must have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance in order to transport clients
- Demonstrates sensitivity and respect of diverse individuals and communities served by, working in partnership with, or employed by Lydia Home
- Must be able and willing to support the mission of Lydia Home Association (LHA)
Lydia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requirements:
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree in the human services field, OR a Bachelor’s degree in a non-human services field plus two years of supervised clinical experience in a mental health setting
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Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills
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Demonstrates leadership and organization skills
-
Able to demonstrate sound professional judgment and problem-solving ability
-
If hired to train, demonstrates sound ability to deliver concepts and engage in public speaking
-
Has the following characteristics: Able to nurture, set healthy limits, teach/model skills, open to learning and supervision, reliable, builds respectful rapport, collaborative while providing appropriate care to clients/their families, and works effectively with interdisciplinary treatment team members internal/external to the organization
-
Must have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance in order to transport clients
-
Demonstrates sensitivity and respect of diverse individuals and communities served by, working in partnership with, or employed by Lydia Home
-
Must be able and willing to support the mission of Lydia Home Association (LHA)
