Assists in the behavioral modification of emotionally disturbed and mentally ill patients and plans daily activities to meet individual prescribed treatment plan objectives. Receives briefings on patient behavior or incidents from previous shift personnel, participates in treatment planning meetings, documents observation of patient behavior in various circumstances, such as family visits, therapy, or group activities and recommends modification of treatment plan to supervisor, physician, or case manager. Directs patients in activities of daily living personal care skills, escorts patients to recreational activities, and instructs or assists in cleaning patients’ living quarters. Maintains and records patient behavioral observations and charts patients’ progress toward individualized training goals. Provide patients and families with support and instructions in areas of independent living and adaptation to disability or illness. Performs other duties as assigned.