Clinical Aide - Day Shift (King Road)

PROGRESSIONS INC•Malvern, PA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Malvern Treatment Centers is currently seeking a full time Clinical Aide to work the day shift at King Road. The Clinical Aide provides quality direct patient care to individuals with chemical dependency problems or those with co-occurring disorders of mental illness and chemical dependency disorders. This role assists in the direct care and management of patients across all age ranges as directed by the treatment team. The Clinical Aide also assists with unit programming to facilitate the carryover of therapy issues, leisure activities, and activities of daily living, considering the patient’s functional ability and level of growth and development. The position requires an understanding of the basic concepts of safe, supportive, nurturing, and therapeutic human interactions, and the ability to interpret and implement patient care based on the clinical program and philosophy. It also involves promoting the safety and well-being of all patients.

Requirements

A Bachelor or Associate degree in related mental health discipline from an accredited college or university OR High School Diploma or equivalent with experience in a chemical dependency and/or mental health treatment setting.
Verbal De-escalation Training.
Must possess knowledge of dual diagnosis/chemical dependency treatment approaches.
Must possess knowledge of 12 step recovery philosophies.
Experience interacting in a supportive manner with adult and adolescent patients.
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

Current CPR Certification (American Health Association Healthcare Provider)

Responsibilities

Provide quality direct patient care to individuals with chemical dependency problems or those with co-occurring disorders of mental illness and chemical dependency disorders.
Assist in the direct care & management of patients across all age ranges as directed by the treatment team.
Assist with unit programming to facilitate the carryover of therapy issues, leisure activities, and activities of daily living within the functional ability of patients and with consideration for the patient’s level of growth and development.
Display an understanding of the basic concepts of safe, supportive, nurturing, & therapeutic human interactions.
Demonstrate understanding of clinical program & philosophy and can interpret & implement patient care.
Display an active interest in learning.
Demonstrate creativity & problem-solving skills.
Promote the safety and well-being of all patients.
Conduct searches of newly admitted patients as well as patients returning from pass or any other times that this supervisor deems necessary.
Assist with drug screens for newly admitted patients and for-cause drug screens.
Provide support to patients through individual interactions and group settings such as community meetings, lectures, and other activities.
Accurately communicate with Clinical Coordinators, Case Managers, and supervisors any patient issues that arise during shift.
Professionally interact with team members concerning issues related to patient care and offer constructive alternatives.
Maintain calm in the milieu while remaining visible to the community.
Complete rounds appropriate as per facility policy.
Document significant interactions, as appropriate, in the medical record.
Assist with fire safety, infection control and isolation procedures, including disposal of hazardous waste, as appropriate.
Demonstrate the ability to set and maintain therapeutic boundaries with patients.
Demonstrate leadership by training new employees.
Effectively interact with patients, peers, & families.
Demonstrate ability to follow behavior program.
Actively supervise therapeutic & recreational activities.
Understand & practice effective motivational techniques.
Demonstrate consistent ability to problem-solve & communicate clearly, both verbally & in writing.
Demonstrate regular, required attendance.
Participate in therapeutic crisis intervention with physically aggressive patients.