The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of State-Operated Specialty Care, Bureau of Independence Mental Health Institute (IMHI) is seeking a Part-time Resident Treatment Worker (RTW) to join our team! This is a part-time position with opportunity for advancement, growth, and development and in addition to the base pay, there is an available shift differential of $0.90 per hour for second shift and$1.00 per hour for third shift.
The RTW provides direct care topatients as prescribed bytheIndividual Treatment Plan.This positionroutinely escorts patients toactivities off the wardas needed for meals, medical appointments, recreation, and other activities withintheinstitution. Specialized dutiesandotherresponsibilitiescovering avariety ofpracticaltasksessential forthe operation oftheunittomaintain anefficient, clean, andsafeenvironmentforpatients andstaffmay beassigned aswell. RTWs perform essential safety functions including, but notlimited to,being present onandobserving patient wards,monitoring thetone ofeach area toassist inmaintaining a calm andtherapeutic environment, identifying potential situations that need tobe addressed, utilizing de-escalation techniques asneeded, responding toandparticipating inemergencycodes, and conducting observation and/or security checks. Thisposition isarolemodel forpatients sothe successful candidate should alsoexhibit goodskills inlanguage, behavior, attitude, andpersonalinteractions.
Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position.
IMHI provides inpatient treatment and acute psychiatric services, includingindividualized treatment plans and support for children and adolescent patients to continue their education. Individuals are encouraged to collaborate with staff members in formulating their own plan. Medication, group counseling, and activities therapies might be included as well. If you enjoy helping people with adult, children and family services, mental health treatment, disabilities services, and long-term care, this is a wonderful opportunity to consider. For more IMHI info: https://hhs.iowa.gov/family-community/specialty-care-facilities/independence-mental-health-institute
Benefits of Joining IMHI
We have a great total compensation package, including:
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Retirement Investors Club (RIC) (Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Vacation Leave
- Sick Leave
- Holidays
For additional information on benefits click here.
Independence Highlights
IMHI is in Independence, Iowa, a city of approximately 6,000, located in scenic Northeast Iowa. The Wapsipinicon River flows through town offering many recreational opportunities from canoeing to fishing. Independence is a progressive community sporting a newer public library, trails, and Cedar Rock state park which includes a Frank Lloyd Wright home.
Independence is 30 minutes from Waterloo/Cedar Falls home of the UNI Panthers, 45 minutes from Cedar Rapids and 1 hour from Iowa City, home of the Iowa Hawkeyes.
The State of Iowa is an EEO/AA Employer
HHS values those with “lived experience” and encourages adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the HHS system to apply. Minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired – Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD).
E-Verify and Right to Work
The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visitwww.e-verify.gov.
