Behavioral Health Skills Trainer

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Level

Experienced

Job Location

Childrens Receiving Home - Sacramento, CA

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage

Negligible

Job Shift

Day

Job Category

Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Clinical Program Manager, the

Behavioral

Health Skills

Trainer in the Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) provides skill building and behavioral services for clients (ages 10-17) in accordance to the established treatment plan, to ensure that the children receive the full range of care and treatment. The Skills Trainer also serves to plan and coordinate groups, provides skill building activities and completes necessary program documentation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensures the safety of the clients at all times

Provide group skills training as established by treatment plans and Clinical team on behaviors which include but are not limited to: client safety, communication, coping, problem solving, anger management and social skills; participate in pre-group planning and session development, role playing and other group training methods and activities.

Schedule and coordinate group sessions.

Lead assigned groups in the PHP program, to include skills training activities.

Prepare material for groups on a daily basis.

Plan, organize and facilitate activities for clients in conjunction with the treatment plan.

Complete daily progress notes and appropriate documentation for PHP as necessary.

Using established best practices list, provide basic living skills training and life skills coaching and education to clients based on established treatment plan and goals; model appropriate skills and behaviors; supply educational material, offer suggestions, and use appropriate tools and resources; lead, organize and participate in specific skills training activities as determined by the Clinician.

Meet with the Clinicians daily or as needed to review cases.

Work cohesively with the PHP team (including the Insurance Utilization Managers, PHP Coordinator, PHP Clinicians, other PHP skills trainer, and interns) as needed to ensure quality client care and daily program preparation/implementation of treatment.

Complete written documentation per program requirements, and in compliance with agency policy and training.

Act as a role model to clients and actively incorporate and demonstrate personal and professional empowerment principles such as conflict management, assertive communication, respect

and acknowledgement of biases.

Respond to client emergencies, respond appropriately to the situation based on direction.

Attend a variety of meetings, training's, and seminars, which may include staff and departmental meetings, clinical case meetings, external training and Agency training programs.

Maintain high ethical standards; serve as a cooperative and productive team member within assigned program area, division, and the Agency.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

BA/BS Degree in social work, psychology, or related field required.

Licenses, Certifications, Registrations:

Must possess a valid California Driver’s License. Must be able to meet the Agency’s rules and be eligible to drive for business. The Agency’s insurance carrier reserves the right to exclude applicants based on their driving record.

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Must pass First Aid certification course before start of employment. Certification can be completed through the Children’s Receiving Home.

Must pass CPR within the first six weeks of employment

Must pass Bloodborne Pathogens and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification courses offered through the Children’s Receiving Home within the first three months of employment.

Must maintain CPR, First Aid and BBP Certification throughout employment.

Must complete online Mandated Reporter Training within first week of employment

Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities:

Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

Knowledge of child/adolescent development.

Knowledge about suicide intervention and self-injurious behaviors

Ability to relate to children and families in a positive manner.

Ability to establish and maintain appropriate boundaries with children and families.

Knowledge of child abuse issues.

Knowledge of group dynamics.

Knowledge of anger management and coping skills.

Knowledge of mindfulness

Must be able to function independently and be able to seek guidance when necessary to assist in working with the children and families.

Knowledge of Microsoft Word.

Excellent writing skills.

Good communication skills.

Good organizational skills.

Skill to maintain a professional, confidential work environment.

Ability to manage multiple tasks at one time in an efficient manner.

Excellent problem solving skills.

Ability to work cooperatively with a culturally diverse client population and work force.

Ability to work with community and outside agencies in a collaborative and cooperative manner.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

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Children's Receiving Home of Sacramento
Website : http://www.crhkids.org/