POSITIONS WILL BE HOUSED OUT OF OUR OCONOMOWOC AND WEST ALLIS LOCATIONS FOR THE SPRING SEMESTER OF 2022 – BEGINNING JANUARY 4TH, 2022.

A residential care specialist intern plays a life changing role in the treatment of our patients. The intern assists in the oversite of residents’ care, programming and activities to meet physical and emotional needs. They collaborate in a multidisciplinary team-based environment to support residents in achieving their goals. They interact directly with our residents helping them develop new skills and move toward greater independence. 

This internship is a dedicated program in partnership with our local universities and is only available to currently enrolled students in their junior or senior year.  The internship will require a minimum of 20 hours per week.   A minimum of a semester long commitment is required although longer may be available according to performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Monitor the safety of the residents.

Monitor the safety of the environment.

• Complete daily rounds for safety.
• Complete maintenance reports (COGS), as needed to maintain a safe environment.

Communicate with the program manager/director, physician and staff members related to resident.

Communicate with the residents in a respectful, caring, and encouraging manner to help maintain their dignity and well-being.

Be involved in education and knowledge of the various aspects of treatment approach to recovery and apply these principles to daily interaction with residents.

Adhere to the program schedule as compiled by the treatment team and report any deviations to the primary counseling staff and manager.

Interact with residents, family members, and significant others to reflect excellence in customer service, and maintaining appropriate therapeutic and professional boundaries.

Complete documentation related to residents within the medical record and daily treatment progress notes.

Assist residents to groups, activities and appointments.

Provide treatment services to residents.

Participate and aid in the identification of performance improvement projects for residential related issues.

Complete program-specific competencies and training requirements as developed by the program manager/director, clinical coordinator, and/or Talent Development.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a current student in a psychology, sociology or human services bachelor’s degree program with a local university.
• Must be available 20+ hours per week over a variety of days/shifts at either our Oconomowoc or West Allis location.
• Must have a valid state drivers license in good standing.
• Must have basic computer skills and an ability to document in an electronic medical record system as trained.
• Must be able to present patience, compassion, a perceptive nature, and a positive outlook.

FORMAL TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED FOR THE FOLLOWING:

• American Heart Association CPR certification needs to be obtained within thirty (30) days of employment start date.
• Training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) is required and will be provided within 60 days of date of hire. Annual re-certification is required.
• First-aid training is required within ninety (90) days.
• Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) fire safety training is required within ninety (90) days of employment.

ABOUT ROGERS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Rogers Behavioral Health is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit provider of highly specialized psychiatric care. Rogers offers evidence-based treatment for children, teens, and adults with OCD and anxiety, addiction, depression and other mood disorders, eating disorders, trauma, and PTSD. Backed by more than a century of experience, Rogers is leading the way on measurement-based care and use of clinical outcomes. 

Rogers provides residential care and has three inpatient facilities located in southeastern Wisconsin. Rogers also offers outpatient services in a growing network of communities across the U.S.

The System also includes Rogers Behavioral Health Foundation, which supports patient care, programs, and research; and Rogers In Health, an initiative that works to eliminate the stigma of mental health challenges. For more information, visit rogersbh.org.

Required Skills Required Experience

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lead and direct others
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and internet research skills
• Working knowledge of Statistical Process Control theories
• Experience in implementation of technical testing in production environments
• General knowledge of printing and converting technologies preferred
• Experience with Minitab software and SAP is a plus
• Visual Color Discrimination, the ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of colors