Clinical Aide - Philadelphia - 7:00am - 7:30pm

MALVERN INSTITUTE FOR PSYCHIATRIC & ALCOHOLIC STUDIES•Philadelphia, PA

23h•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Malvern Treatment Centers is seeking full-time, day-shift Clinical Aides for our Malvern Treatment Center facility in Philadelphia. This position is benefit-eligible and involves working three days per week. The role focuses on providing direct patient care to individuals with chemical dependency problems or co-occurring disorders. The Clinical Aide assists in the direct care and management of patients across all age ranges as directed by the treatment team and supports unit programming to facilitate therapy, leisure activities, and daily living within the patients' functional abilities and developmental levels.

Requirements

Displays an understanding of the basic concepts of safe, supportive, nurturing, & therapeutic human interactions.
Demonstrates understanding of clinical program & philosophy and can interpret & implement patient care.
Displays an active interest in learning.
Demonstrates creativity & problem-solving skills.
Promotes the safety and well-being of all patients.
Must possess knowledge of dual diagnosis/chemical dependency treatment approaches, 12 step recovery philosophies, experience interacting in a supportive manner with adult and adolescent patients.
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) preferred
Verbal De-escalation Training

Responsibilities

Provides quality direct patient care to individuals with chemical dependency problems or those with co-occurring disorders of mental illness and chemical dependency disorders.
Assists in the direct care & management of patients across all age ranges as directed by the treatment team.
Assists 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.
Conducts searches of newly admitted patients as well as patients returning from pass or any other times that this supervisor deems necessary.
Assists with drug screens for 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.
Accurately communicates with Clinical Coordinators, Case Managers, and supervisors any patient issues that arise during shift.
Professionally interacts with team members concerning issues related to patient care and offers constructive alternatives.
Maintains calm in the milieu while remaining visible to the community.
Completes rounds appropriate as per facility policy.
Documents significant interactions, as appropriate, in the medical record.
Assists with fire safety, infection control and isolation procedures, including disposal of hazardous waste, as appropriate.
Demonstrates the ability to set and maintain therapeutic boundaries with patients.
Demonstrates leadership by training new employees.
Effectively interacts with patients, peers, & families.
Demonstrates ability to follow behavior program.
Actively supervises therapeutic & recreational activities.
Understands & practices effective motivational techniques.
Demonstrates consistent ability to problem-solve & communicate clearly, both verbally & in writing.
Demonstrates regular, required attendance.