Clinical Aide - Day Shift (WG)

MALVERN INSTITUTE FOR PSYCHIATRIC & ALCOHOLIC STUDIES•Upper Moreland Township, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Malvern Treatment Centers is currently seeking a full time Clinical Aide to work our day shift, 7:00am - 7:30pm at our campus in Willow Grove, PA! This full time position is eligible for our full benefit package! This full time position also eligible for shift differentials! Position Summary: Participates in all aspects assisting in the care of the patient both clinically and administratively. Provides patient care as directed by the clinical staff in accordance with the multidisciplinary treatment plan objectives, policies and procedures of Malvern Institute. Actively cooperates with all departments including Admissions and Nursing.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent with experience in a chemical dependency and/or mental health treatment setting required
Current CPR Certification (American Health Association Healthcare Provider) preferred
Requires sufficient body mobility to accomplish essential functions.
Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
Must be able to bend, stoop, and kneel with ease.
Requires walking and standing often.
Requires frequently speaking on the telephone.
Must be able to occasionally lift and carry items up to 50 lbs.
Requires normal or corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
Able to intervene with individuals weighing up to 250 pounds.
Emotional stability necessary to perform essential functions.
Must be able to express and exchange ideas by means of the spoken word.
Communicating fluently and effectively both verbally and in writing in English.
Ability to appropriately interact with all program staff, patients, visitors, attending Physicians, and other department representatives.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor or Associate degree in related mental health discipline from an accredited college or university preferred

Responsibilities

Promotes the safety/wellness and well-being of patients.
Helps patients by providing information, services and assistance.
Maintains a safe, neat and clean environment to facilitate patient safety.
Conducts strip searches of newly admitted patients as well as patients returning from pass or at other times that the supervisor would determine a person search is necessary.
Conducts drug screens of newly admitted patients and for-cause drug screens.
Provides support to patients through individual interactions and group settings such as community meetings, lectures and other activities.
Serves as liaison with 12-Step volunteers who visit the facility to provide fellowship meetings.
Assists with family visits.
Maintains calm in the milieu by remaining visible to the community.
Conducts room inspections as directed by the supervisor.
Documents significant interactions, as appropriate, in the electronic medical record.
Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations.
Assists with fire safety, infection control and isolation procedures, including disposal of hazardous waste, as appropriate.
Responds to and directs emergency situations when necessary.
Performs other duties as assigned.