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Job Description : Position is responsible for direct and supportive care to clients / patients; providing health monitoring - documentation of vitals and crisis intervention.

Responsible for possessing a basic understanding of client / patient treatment plan, monitoring and documenting client / patient behavior and providing a safe / supportive environment for clients / patients.

Essential Job Functions : Ensure that all program expectations and rules are adhered to, and report behaviors to the supervisor, which will assist with therapeutic interventions.

Participate as an active member of the treatment team by helping to identify client’s strengths, needs, abilities and preferences.

Document and / or report at shift change and / or in client / patient record any exceptional behavior and / or areas of concerns related to client’s behaviors / interactions.

Assist in the admission / orientation process including obtaining vital signs if applicable, safety search of client / patient and belongings and collecting any urine / lab specimens for testing.

Coordinate incoming calls and respond to crisis calls as necessary.Assist in orientation of client / patient with regard to client rights and rules under the supervision of the assigned supervisor.

Ensure all clients / patients are accounted for.Ensure precaution protocols are adhered to and appropriate documentation occurs.

Assists in monitoring general health conditions of clients / patients.Adhere to all medication policies and work with trained nursing staff to ensure all medication policies are followed whether client / patient administered or PFH associate administered.

Provide client / patient transportation as needed.Maintain a standard of behavior that is, at all times, consistent with agency expectations and program philosophy.

Complete all mandatory training within the required time frame within State Regulatory / CARF Standards.Attend staff meetings, treatment team meetings, training sessions, etc.

as requested by supervisors.Be knowledgeable and adhere to all program policies.Screen and monitor detoxification clients to ensure that safety and recovery needs are being met (when applicable).

Demonstrates interest in long term and short term goals and objectives of the company.Other duties as assigned by Clinical Coordinator, Clinical Supervisor, Residential Coordinator, Program Director or Executive Team Member.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities : Knowledge of confidentiality laws governing the treatment of substance use and mental health disorder treatment.

Ability to establish rapport with the client / patient population.Capable of communicating ideas clearly and effectively both verbally and written to produce clear and concise reportsExperience and Education Qualifications : High School education or equivalentTwo (2) years responsible employment historyCertified EMT with current licenseEmployment Requirements : Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse / neglect and fingerprint check.

Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.All training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.

Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record and current auto insurance.Obtain CPR certification within three (3) months of beginning employment and upon renewal date.

Behavioral Management training completed within thirty (30) days of employment o first available class after start date : CPI for Residential programsCrisis Management on Relias Learning for Outpatient programsAchievement of thirty-six (36) hour training requirements within a 2 year period in accordance with 9 CSR 10-7.

110 E 1.Extensive knowledge of the policies, procedures, and regulations of the program to which the associate is assigned.

Valid Driver’s license in state of residency with an acceptable driving record is required.Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age to operate a company-owned vehicle.

Must be at least twenty-three (23) years of age to operate a company-owned fifteen (15) passenger van.Physical Requirements : ADA Consideration - Sedentary work : Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (exists up the 1 / 3 of the time) and / or a negligible amount of force frequently (exists 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and / or writing during work shift.Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Preferred Family Healthcare is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.