Night Monitor - PT (60238)

SUMMARY: 
In accordance with RNP's Mission Statement, Philosophy of Client Care and Code of Ethics as stated in the Personnel Policies and under the supervision of 

HOURS:Saturday - Sunday 12:00 am - 8:00 am 

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: All duties are subject to accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
•    Remain awake and alert at all times to ensure safety and security of person served and building. 
• Utilize appropriate methods of effective night monitoring, which include rounds and walk-throughs of the building hourly, and document findings.   
•    Complete head counts and confirm in accordance with the current census.
•    Acknowledge and document all behavior(s) on the part of any person served that is considered inappropriate or a cause for concern.
•    Attempt to redirect any person served in a respectful and appropriate manner as needed and offer supportive counseling as deemed necessary.
•    Utilize crisis intervention techniques & contingency plans whenever necessary based on person served need and staff assessment.
•    Document significant medical, psychological, and social issues in client charts and shift rapport communication issues in Communication Log.
•    Submit timely incident reports as established by RNP Policies and Procedures.
•    Participate in personal and professional training and development activities to remain current with stands set forth by Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services for psychiatric rehabilitation facilities.
•    Collaborate with other community service providers.
•    Attend weekly team meetings.
•    Assume all other appropriate duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor.
•    Provide hourly rounds
•    Assure the safety of the program.
•    Wake clients up and help them prepare for their day
•    Oversee breakfast in the morning
•    Assist with chart audits and administrative duties, counting of encounter notes 
•    Archiving of discharged charts
•    Documentation of water temperature
•    Assure program safety compliance
•    Ordering supplies

QUALIFICATIONS:
•    Knowledge of principles and techniques of basic counseling skills, crisis intervention and documentation.  
•    Understanding of the physical, psychological, social and economic effects of substance abuse, homelessness, medical and mental health disorders.  
•    Considerable knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations regarding client confidentiality.  
•    Ability to establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships with clients, colleagues and supervisors.  
•    Excellent communication skills.  
•    Ability to project a professional image
•    Must be able to walk up stairs
•    Must be able to lift 10 lbs.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
•    Minimum of an associate’s degree in behavioral health and at least two (2) years’ experience in related field preferred with clients with co-occurring disorders; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
•    Incumbents may be encouraged to secure professional certification (e.g. CAC and/or SCCD).  
•    A valid CT driver's license required.