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Facility: Northern Lights Comm Res

Location: Thief River Falls, MN

Address: 921 Atlantic Ave, Thief River Falls, MN 56701, USA

Shift: 12 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 36.00

Salary Range: $16.50 - $23.00

Pay Info: Sign-On Bonus Available!

Job Summary

Contributes to the care and safety of psychiatric patients under the direction and control of the psychiatric staff and patient orders. Monitors the safety and whereabouts of all residents in the facility. Observes and reports patient behaviors to clinical staff. Directly interacts with patients and is available for patient support. Delivers and documents specific rehabilitative services to adult patients with mental illness. Implements rehabilitation interventions under the direction of licensed clinical staff. Implements independent living skills training with patients. Provides opportunities for social and interpersonal skills development. Ensures that patient chores and/or daily tasks are complete. May provide transportation for patients, as needed. Under direction, participates in the admission process for patients and ensures that rooms are prepped at time of discharge for the next admission. Contributes to the overall cleanliness and appearance of the facility. Depending on setting, may be responsible for medication distribution.

Interventions that are in the treatment plan but outside the scope of practice for this role must be implemented by appropriately licensed clinical staff. Interventions outside the scope of the treatment plan require approval from the leadership team.

Qualifications

Must meet state-specific requirements. Per Minnesota Statute, must hold a High School Diploma or GED and meet one of the following criteria:

-Agreed to work exclusively overnight shifts; or

-Completed 2,000 hours of work experience providing health and human services to individuals; or

-Completed three years of personal life experience with mental illness within the previous 10 years; or

-Completed three years of personal life experience as the primary caregiver to an adult with a mental illness, traumatic brain injury, substance use disorder, or developmental disability; or

-Holds an Associate of Arts degree; or

-Completed 15 semester or 23 quarter hours post-secondary education in behavioral science or related field; or

-Holds an unencumbered registered nurse license.

A valid drivers license is required.

Benefits

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

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Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0224115

Job Function: Behavioral Health and Dependency

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