Indian Rivers Behavioral Health - Tuscaloosa, AL

posted 26 days ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Tuscaloosa, AL

About the position

The Administrative Assistant/Direct Care Staff Floater position at Indian Rivers Behavioral Health involves providing support in a crisis center environment. The role requires effective communication and teamwork to assist clients with mental health and substance use disorders. Responsibilities include client transportation, front-desk registration, observation, education, and maintaining confidentiality while adhering to organizational policies and standards.

Responsibilities

  • Provide transportation for clients as needed.
  • Perform client front-desk registration process as assigned by supervisor.
  • Work assigned shifts, weekends, holidays, and overnight as scheduled.
  • Perform observation of clients as directed by your supervisor.
  • Assist in client education of symptoms and illness management as directed by supervisor.
  • Gain certification in the management of disruptive behaviors and de-escalation techniques.
  • Assist as needed in providing meals to clients.
  • Assist as needed in general cleaning at the Crisis Center.
  • Document all clinical notes in accordance with agency policies and within 24 hours.
  • Conduct client trainings as assigned by supervisor.
  • Maintain communication and awareness of current events by reading memos, e-mails, bulletin boards, and communication logs.
  • Work independently and/or with teams to complete assigned tasks accurately and in a timely manner with minimum supervision.
  • Support Organizational Code of Conduct, Standards Compliance, HIPAA and Security Programs by ensuring job tasks are performed in a legal and ethical manner.
  • Maintain the confidential nature of all client and Organization related activities.
  • Adhere to attendance and punctuality policy by allowing adequate time to arrive, clock-in and assume responsibilities.
  • Comply with all standards related to safety and health by maintaining current TB Test, CPR/First Aid, CPI, and by reporting infections and on-the-job injuries.
  • Identify opportunities for improving the quality of services provided by the department and the organization.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Operations Manager or Crisis Center Director.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Experience working with clients with mental illness and/or developmental disabilities preferred.
  • One (1) year experience in a mental health setting preferred.
  • Current driver's license and good driving record as defined by Indian Rivers' policy.
  • Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience in communication skills.

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Prescription drug insurance
  • Vision insurance
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