Clinical Aide- Willow Grove- Night Shift

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

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Malvern Treatment Centers is seeking a full-time Clinical Aide for its Willow Grove location. The position works overnight, every weekend, and two additional nights during the week. The Clinical Aide participates in patient care and administrative support as directed by clinical staff and in accordance with treatment plans, policies, and procedures. The role cooperates with departments including Admissions and Nursing and supports patient safety, well-being, and treatment activities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent with experience in a chemical dependency and/or mental health treatment setting, or an associate or bachelor's degree in a related mental health discipline from an accredited college or university.
Microsoft Office proficiency.
Current CPR certification from the American Health Association Healthcare Provider program is preferred.
Verbal de-escalation training.
Client-focused and team-oriented, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Flexible in response to changes in workload, emergencies, and staffing; dependable; able to solve problems; and focused on compliance and quality.
Able to communicate fluently and effectively in English, verbally and in writing, and interact appropriately with staff, patients, visitors, physicians, and representatives of other departments.
Able to intervene with individuals weighing up to 250 pounds.
Able to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Able to sit and stand for extended periods, walk and stand frequently, and bend, stoop, and kneel.
Able to climb stairs multiple times per shift.
Normal or corrected vision and hearing within the normal range; able to hear and perceive sounds.
Emotional stability necessary to perform essential functions.

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience in the treatment of addiction.
Current CPR certification from the American Health Association Healthcare Provider program.

Responsibilities

Promote patient safety, wellness, and well-being.
Provide patients with information, services, and assistance.
Maintain a safe, neat, and clean environment.
Conduct strip searches of newly admitted patients and patients returning from pass, or when directed by a supervisor.
Conduct drug screens for newly admitted patients and for-cause drug screens.
Support patients through individual interactions and group settings, including community meetings, lectures, and other activities.
Serve as liaison with 12-Step volunteers visiting the facility for fellowship meetings.
Assist with family visits.
Remain visible in the milieu to help maintain a calm environment.
Conduct room inspections as directed by a supervisor.
Document significant interactions in the electronic medical record as appropriate.
Safeguard medical records and patient information, maintain confidentiality, and follow applicable standards, procedures, and legal regulations.
Assist with fire safety, infection control, and isolation procedures, including hazardous-waste disposal as appropriate.
Respond to and direct emergency situations when necessary.
Participate in therapeutic crisis intervention with physically aggressive patients.
Perform other duties as assigned.