As a Patient Support Specialist, the primary duty is to monitor and facilitate the integration of behavioral health services in a medical sub-acute withdrawal management treatment setting.
Under regular supervision of the Director, the incumbent works with patients to provide services on the Detox withdrawal management unit.
Primary job duties performed include point of entry admission, patient orientation, therapeutic supervision, taking and recording of vital signs, crisis stabilization, life-skills building, and recovery support.
Position Logistics
- 12 Hour Shifts (4-day work week)
- Routinely 6 : 45pm-7 : 15am Wed. Thurs, Fri and every other Saturday
- Shift differential of $2.00 for hours worked on weekends and between 7 : 00 am-7 : 00 pm
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES includes the following :
Patient Support :
Facilitate patient admissions, to include : conducting a thorough contraband search of patients and their belongings; recording and secure belongings;
and orienting patients to the Unit and their assigned rooms.
- Monitors patient progress, identifies patient needs, and maintains clinical documentation per established guidelines.
- Provides individual and group services, as directed, to address patient needs.
- Provide supervision of patients during meals, activities, on the patio and on walks.
- Ensure patients are in attendance for group services.
- Obtain and record vital signs and weight as required.
- Complete initial screenings (phone and walk-in) and record information, as needed.
- Prepare patient and belongings for discharge.
Administrative :
- Conduct and document hourly room checks to ensure patient safety.
- Maintain Day Room areas for cleanliness, supplies and snacks.
- Prepare patient admission packets.
Minimum Education and / or Experience
High School diploma or GED required. Experience in the field of addiction is highly desired.
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