Mental Health Proctor III

POSITION SUMMARY

As an integral part of the Mental Health program, the Mental Health Proctor III provides services to individuals with enduring mental illness, and seniors experiencing mental illness issues who require support in order to be successful living in the community. Specific goals and activities are identified by the client and the Community Mental Health Worker. The focus of services will be on providing rehabilitative and crisis supports in the areas of living, learning, working and socializing.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Overview:

Assist clients in strengthening their skills in such areas as self care, coping, social and access to community resources. Under the supervision of the Community Mental Health Worker and in collaboration with the client, participate in the development of a recovery plan. Implement specific interventions identified in the recovery plan to achieve client goals. Organize work according to client needs and assigned tasks. Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress; report feedback to client and Community Mental Health Worker on a regular basis. Provide crisis support under the direction of the Community Mental Health Worker. Help clients access community resources (people, places and/or things that increase success and satisfaction in living situation). Provide service and support by working alternate work hours, such as evenings, weekends, and/or nights to meet client and program needs. Sundry duties as assigned.

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