Residential Psych Tech (Overnights) - Turnaround Ranch - full time
Job Description Summary: Minimum starting salary $16.50 / hour
Residential Psych Tech (RPT) is a staff level employee who is a member of the cottage based treatment team and is responsible for providing day-to-day care and supervision of the children/residents and assists in the implementation of the individualized treatment plan of each resident as prescribed. RPT provides services to individuals impacted by a variety of behavioral health (addiction/substance abuse and mental health) issues, recognizing that the individuals we serve often times have experienced trauma that affects their development and adjustment. RPT demonstrates a warm and welcoming empathic, hopeful attitude, conveying a philosophy of dual recovery. RPT will be trained in trauma-informed care and will work to help provide services in an environment that is sensitive and responsive which will prevent victimization, abuse, or trauma as a result of the care received. RPT reports to the Cottage Supervisor.
Education:
- A high school degree or equivalent is required. (Must be 21 or older)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in group care or a professional setting with youth and children
Responsibilities:
- Charts all pertinent observation on a continuing basis regarding residents
- Subject to mandatory overtime and shift changes
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
- Supervises and assists residents in wake-up, meals, recreation, counseling, education/vocation needs, daily routine and hygiene, house rules and sleep
- Works as a team member with other staff to implement program plans
- Provides direct behavior observations and reinforcement of appropriate behaviors as prescribed by the cottage based treatment team
- Participates in Team Meetings, shift information exchanges, daily cottage briefings and has input in the evaluation and treatment plan progress of each resident
Physical Requirements:
- Normal direct care environment.
- Medium physical effort requires handling of average weight objects of up to 50 pounds and standing and walking.
- Requires ability to work under stressful conditions and to work irregular hours and deal with irate individuals.
- TB test upon hire.
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Are you looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of at-risk youth? Turnaround Ranch is searching for compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as a Residential Psych Tech (Overnights). As an RPT, you will play a crucial role in providing day-to-day care and supervision for our residents while assisting in the implementation of their individualized treatment plans. Your empathetic approach will help create a supportive and nurturing environment for children and adolescents dealing with behavioral health issues, including addiction and trauma. You will work closely with a talented, multidisciplinary team to ensure each resident receives the attention and care necessary for their development and recovery. This full-time position not only involves supervising residents during their daily routines—such as wake-up, meals, recreation, and hygiene—but also includes participating in essential team meetings to discuss each resident’s progress and treatment plans. At Turnaround Ranch, we take pride in employing a trauma-informed care philosophy, and your training will prepare you to respond sensitively to the challenges our residents face. If you possess a high school diploma or equivalent and have experience working with youth in either group care or a professional setting, we would love to hear from you. This position does require a high level of resilience and the ability to handle stressful situations. Join us at Turnaround Ranch and be part of a team that makes a genuine difference in the lives of young individuals every single day.
Freeman Health System offers comprehensive health and behavioral health to the residents of Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma through three hospitals with a total of more than 400 beds. Specialty facilities include a full-service cardiothor...
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