Resident Treatment Worker (RTW) Part-time

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking a Resident Treatment Worker (RTW) to join the team at the Independence Mental Health Institute (IMHI). This is a part-time position with opportunity for advancement, growth, and development. In addition to the base pay, there is also an available shift differential of $0.90 per hour for second shift and $1.00 per hour for third shift.
 
RTWs provide direct care to patients as prescribed on the individual Treatment Plan and routinely escort patients to activities off the ward as needed for meals, medical appointments, recreation, and other activities within the institution. Specialized duties and other responsibilities covering a variety of practical tasks essential for operation of the unit in order to maintain an efficient, clean and safe environment for patients and staff may be assigned as well. Resident Treatment Workers perform essential safety functions including, but not limited to, being present on and observing patient wards, monitoring the tone of each area to assist in maintaining a calm and therapeutic environment, identifying potential situations that need to be addressed, utilizing de-escalation techniques as needed, responding to and participating in emergency codes, and conducting observation and/or security checks. This position is a role model for patients so the successful candidate should also exhibit good skills in language, behavior, attitude, and personal interactions. 
 
IMHI provides inpatient treatment and acute psychiatric services. If you enjoy helping people connect with adult, children and family services, health coverage, mental health treatment, disabilities services and long-term care, this is a wonderful opportunity to consider. 
 
We have a great total compensation package, including:
 

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Retirement Investors Club (RIC) (Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• Holidays

For additional information on benefits click here.
 
Independence Highlights
                               
IMHI is in Independence, a city of approximately 6,000 located in scenic Northeast Iowa. The Wapsipinicon River flows through town offering many recreational opportunities from canoeing to fishing. Independence is a progressive community sporting a newer public library, trails, and Cedar Rock state park which includes a Frank Lloyd Wright home.
 
Independence is 30 minutes from Waterloo/Cedar Falls home of the UNI Panthers, 45 minutes from Cedar Rapids and 1 hour from Iowa City, home of the Iowa Hawkeyes.
 
The State of Iowa is an EEO/AA Employer
 
HHS values those with “lived experience” and encourages adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the DHS system to apply. Minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired – Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD).
  
Our agency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.