Residential Rehabilitation Specialist at Riverbend Community Mental Health, Inc. – Concord, New Hampshire

About us:

Riverbend Community Mental Health is a private, nonprofit organization in central New Hampshire that provides specialized behavioral health and addiction treatment services for children, adolescents, adults, and families.

We currently have openings in our residential program for rehabilitation specialists and are seeking candidates who are passionate about the mental health field and are looking to join a team of dynamic and dedicated professionals!

As a Residential Rehabilitation Specialist, you will help manage daily household tasks and provide support to individuals living with mental illness, assisting them in their recovery and helping them attain the goals they have set for themselves.

Responsibilities of this position

- Assisting with routine residential operations, including meal preparation and housekeeping.

- Helping to manage activities and services for residents.

- Supporting clients in achieving their personal goals.

- Assisting residents with personal care in all areas of daily living activities (ADLs).

- Dispensing medications to clients according to the State of NH He-M 1202 guidelines.

- Ensuring the safety of residents and staff by responding to medical emergencies, psychiatric crises, threatening or aggressive behavior, and instances of treatment noncompliance, following established standards of practice.

- Clear communication skills: Ability to articulate ideas clearly and effectively to foster understanding and collaboration with clients and colleagues.

- Critical Thinking: Employ analytical skills to assess complex situations, make informed decisions, and develop innovative solutions.

- Ethical standards: Uphold the highest standards of integrity and ethical behavior, ensuring that all interactions align with professional and moral guidelines.

- Teamwork and Independence: Exhibit flexibility and adaptability, excelling both as an independent worker and a collaborative team member.

- Strong communication, problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills are vital for success in this role.

Education and Experience Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education, Rehabilitation, or Human Services is required.

- A valid driver’s license, personal vehicle, and auto insurance with minimum coverage of 100,00/300,00 are essential.

- Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays, allowing us to meet the needs of those we serve.

- CPR certification is required, or a willingness to obtain certification as part of your professional development.

- MOAB (Management of Aggressive Behavior) certification is necessary, or the ability to pursue this certification.

- He-M 1202 (Medication Management) certification is required, or the capability to achieve this certification.

Why work at Riverbend?

- We offer a supportive work environment where your contributions truly matter.

- We have many opportunities for professional growth and development through training and certification programs.

- A chance to be part of a compassionate team dedicated to improving lives and promoting well-being.

Benefits:

We are committed to an employee benefit program that helps our employees stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance which is why we offer such a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision, 403(b) retirement savings plan with match, generous paid time off, 8 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and more.

If you are ready to take on a rewarding role in mental health support and meet the qualifications outlined above, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and become a vital part of our mission to empower and uplift our community!

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.