Serves as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Responsible for carrying out designated duties to appropriate patients, including supervision of residents and program implementation on the RTC. Performs task-related responsibilities as assigned by the Unit Coordinator and reports all appropriate patient changes to the Unit Coordinator.
Essential Functions:
Supervise day-to-day programming of RTC residents.
Implement daily programming for residents according to posted schedule.
Adhere to departmental and organizational policies and procedures.
Is responsive and effective in handling psychiatric emergencies, calms residents, and manages difficult to handle residents as needed.
Implements interventions appropriate to the developmental needs of the patient in accordance with the treatment plan demonstrating sound professional judgment and competency.
Provide feedback in an appropriate and professional manner to staff. Deals in a straight forward manner with problems and advises administration of such when needed.
