Overnight Senior Mental Health Associate

Job Description Overnight Senior Mental Health Associate, Adolescent Program Description Job  Description

Under the direct supervision of the Program Manager, the Overnight Senior Mental Health Associate facilitates the daily activity of their respective shifts at the Adolescent Program by overseeing scheduling, employee relations and operations for MHA staff. The Senior MHA will facilitate residential activities and manage the resident’s safety as outlined by the interdisciplinary treatment team for the delivery of services. Additionally, the MHA Team Lead will promote the use of the Nurtured Heart Approach, as well as the Attachment, Regulation, and Competency interventions (ARC) in all residential activities with the goal of sustaining a safe and comfortable environment for the residents of the program.

• Based on The Center for Great Expectations Competency Program established for direct care providers, possess the skills and competencies necessary to communicate, assess, evaluate and perform treatments, set goals, and educate in accordance with age specific criteria and issues of child, adolescent, and adult clients within the context of the job responsibilities and functions.
• Perform all duties and demonstrate behaviors and attitudes consistent with the Mission Statement and Core Values of the organization, and the Nurtured Heart Approach.
• Continually participate in building and maintaining positive working relationships through effective communication, performance improvement, and teamwork efforts.
• Be of good character and reputation; sufficient physical, mental, and emotional health to satisfactorily perform her or his job duties.
• Actively participate in safety programs of the organization by identifying potential risks and promoting client safety as well as environmental safety.
• Accomplish individual/team goals and objectives established by supervisor based on prior performance evaluation.
• Actively participate in CGE's clinical research efforts by ensuring accurate and timely reporting for all assessments and evaluations.

• Assign, implement and ensure completion of daily activities on shift (attached)
• Ensure resident safety by maintaining knowledge of residential census and conducting periodic room checks.
• Prepare resident rooms for admission and discharge.
• Facilitate and oversee activities consistent with residential treatment plan of identified life skill needs.
• Implement residential policies/procedures and curriculum for residential living.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and communicate needs to Direct Supervisor.
• In coordination with nursing staff, observe, manage, and document self-administration of medication.
• Supervise and document parent's administration of medication to their children.
• Transport residents to scheduled and/or emergency medical appointments and log as directed. Deliver appropriate documentation to the Nurse for the upkeep of medical records.
• Transport and accompany residents to necessary activities (i.e., grocery shopping, recreational activities, etc.), and appointments (i.e., Board of Social Services, WIC, vocational training, volunteer services, employment, self-help meetings, etc.).
• Facilitate and record fire drills and other emergency drills procedures as instructed.
• Ensure facility compliance with regulatory licensing requirements.
• Provide oversight and maintenance of vehicles, equipment, supplies, or other items related to the program.
• Participate in program, committee and clinical staff meetings as directed.
• Participate in program evaluation and ongoing efforts to enhance quality of services.
• Participate in training programs to enhance teamwork, team collaboration, communication and program development.
• Facilitate residential conflict resolution and provide crisis intervention as needed.

• Work with the Program Manager to provide comprehensive, collaborative, and clear supervision of all Mental Health Associates.
• Work with the Program Manager to ensure proper orientation and training and offer ongoing feedback to all non-clinical staff.
• Ensure that performance reviews are conducted during the appropriate time periods for all direct reports.
• Assist Program Manager with the supervision of MHA staff members and provide ongoing performance feedback.
• In conjunction with the Program Manager, identify the need for additional staff and participate in the recruitment, interviewing and hiring of staff.
• Work with Program Manager and HR regarding staff…