Residential Specialist, Residential Units - IP Adolescent

Job Title: Residential Specialist

Location: NPC Plaza Building

Department Name: Residential Units - IP Adol

Req #: 0000213011

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $25.50 - $25.50 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

As a Residential Specialist, you will be responsible for the supervision of residents throughout the shift, participate in and lead program activities at the direction/discretion of the program director, document in the daily log book pertinent resident information and provide psycho-educational groups, as directed by the director.

The New Point Specialty (NPS) is a 15-bed psychiatric facility (specialty bed) serving adolescents who are residents of NJ between the ages of 14 and 18. Services are voluntary. The Children System of Care (CSOC), Contract Systems Administrator (PerformCare) determines the specialty bed level of care and referrals are made via the SRTU for admission into the program. NPS is licensed by The Office of Licensing and accredited by the Joint Commission.

The program model is designed to respond to the needs of significantly traumatized youth who have severe behavioral and emotional disturbances. Youth admitted into the program demonstrate an array of behaviors that include but are not limited to impulse control, anger outbursts, assaultive behaviors, self-harming acts, and oppositional behaviors. An array of specialized treatments are incorporated into the trauma-focused model, including Sexually Reactive Behavior and/or Fire-Setting Specific Treatment. Comprehensive family treatment is done when applicable, which may include psycho-educational, group, and clinical family sessions.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree
• Unencumbered current driver's license
• Clean driver's license record as determined by the employer and is also validated by the NJMVA

Preferred:

• Experience in crisis management and with at-risk youth
• Previous experience in working with psychiatric patients
• Experience in crisis management

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association

Scheduling Requirements:

• Shift working, 3-11pm
• Flexibility to work other shifts, 7am-3pm or 11pm-7am
• Per Diem (PD)

Essential Functions:

• Directly reports to the Program Director/Assistant Director on day-to-day events and planned activities
• Responsible for the coordination and assignment of tasks during shift
• Responsible for exercising discretion and judgment as to the need for psychiatric or medical emergency services and reports to on­-call clinical or nursing
• Responsible for implementing the medical plan of care as per MD/Nursing instructions
• Assures that the visitation log is up-to-date and screens all visitors prior to entering the unit
• Oversees and participates in resident restraints as necessary and in accordance with standards to maintain a safe environment
• Responsible for determining the implementation of elopement protocol per residents’ needs
• Documents in the record participation in crisis management, including precipitants, interventions and outcomes
• Attends and participates in unit meetings by offering suggestions, ideas and comments concerning unit and team efforts
• Maintains a clean and comfortable environment for the patient according to established policy and procedure
• Serves as preceptor to new employees and students
• Contributes to the formulation of and carrying out of treatment plans elaborated by the staff of the treatment team
• Participates in staff meetings
• Leads resident community meetings daily
• Supervises patient interaction with family members, especially during visitation and provides supportive intervention, as required
• Leads psycho-educational groups
• Assesses age­-specific safety issues
• Oversees the delivery of medication according to state standards

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer