Telecare Corporation · 1 week ago
QMHA Med Tech On Call - Residential Mental Health 202
Portland, OR
Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$20/hr - $24.11/hr
3+ years expTelecare specializes in innovative, outcomes-driven services for high-risk individuals with complex needs. The QMHA Med Tech On Call role involves providing direct and indirect care to residents, ensuring compliance with Medicaid standards, and supporting individuals in their recovery journey.
Responsibilities
Provides safe, effective, and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care
Complies with Medicaid standards in the provision of care including following a treatment plan to provide skills training, activity therapies, and psychiatric support
Documents interventions according to program and Medicaid standards at intervals established by program leadership
Provides crisis intervention
Gathers and summarizes clinical data for use in assessments
Participates in treatment team meetings
Establishes, maintains, and co-facilitates a therapeutic relationship with members served; acts as a role model by maintaining a hopeful and positive attitude and problem solving and coping with mental illness
Attends and participates in community meetings and groups
Facilitates groups within scope of practice
Charts and observes client behavior
Documents client activities of daily living, response to interventions, and significant behavior changes as appropriate
Admits and discharges members served as assigned; including completing associated documentation
Assists members served with hygienic care
Provides client monitoring including, but not limited to, rounds, seclusion and restraint supervision and smoke breaks
Assists in client outings, which may include driving
Practices body substance precautions at all times
Administers medications to all facility members per LMP orders
Practices seven rights of medication administration
Accurately documents medication administration in member’s record
Utilizes universal precautions in handling of members’ medications
Completes vital signs and accurately documents in member’s record
Accurately tracks medication supplies during shift (completes controlled medication count, audits medication administration record for accuracy)
Communicates with LMP and nursing coordinator any concerns or needs regarding medication administration for members
Must assist with restraint of members served in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention training
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or G.E.D and three (3 years of experience in a psychiatric mental health setting or BA/BS with one (1) year experience in mental health setting
Must be credentialed as a QMHA in the state of Oregon
Must have completed approved training and pass a competency test, outside candidates must complete within 30 days of hire
Must be at least 21 years of age
Must be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain current certification throughout employment
All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification
This position requires driving, a valid driver's license, a motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance is required at the time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment
Additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply
Company
Telecare Corporation
Telecare is a family- and employee-owned company that has been treating individuals with serious mental illness since 1965.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Trisha Niemuth
Chief Financial Officer
Anita Barnas
SVP, Chief Program Operations Officer
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2024-04-23
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