Patient Support Specialist - Day Shift
About The Position
Improving Lives. Improving Communities. LRADAC offers a wide array of prevention, intervention and treatment programs in both Lexington and Richland counties, so when you join our team, you are truly improving lives and improving communities. As a part of our dedicated staff, you will be a part of innovative programs and services taking a proactive approach to fighting addition and drug misuse in our schools, businesses, and neighborhoods. We tailor our programs to meet the ever-changing needs of the communities we serve. Our prevention, intervention and treatment programs spread the message that there is hope and that substance misuse and addiction are preventable and treatable. As a Patient Support Specialist, the primary duty is to monitor and facilitate the integration of behavioral health services in a medical sub-acute withdrawal management treatment setting. Under regular supervision of the Director, the incumbent works with patients to provide services on the Detox withdrawal management unit. Primary job duties performed include: point of entry admission, patient orientation, therapeutic supervision, taking and recording of vital signs, crisis stabilization, life-skills building, and recovery support.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED required.
- Experience in the field of addiction is highly desired.
Nice To Haves
- Highly prefer lived experience in recovery and/or Certified Peer Support.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate patient admission by completing point of entry documentation including financial fee agreements, financial assistance applications, ROI information, emergency contact information and uploading identification and insurance documents to the computer. In addition, staff will conduct thorough contraband search of patients and their belongings; record and secure belongings; and orient patients to the unit and their assigned rooms. Admitting staff will also ensure that patient’s clothing is washed and returned to their assigned locker.
- Monitors patient progress, identifies patient needs, and maintains clinical documentation per established guidelines.
- Provide supervision of patients during meals, activities, on the patio and on walks.
- Ensure patients are in attendance for group services.
- Obtain and record vital signs and weight as required.
- Complete initial screenings (phone and walk-in) and record information.
- Prepare patient and belongings for discharge.
- Conduct and document hourly room checks to ensure patient safety
- Maintain day rooms areas for cleanliness, supplies, and snacks.
- Prepare patient admission packets
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
