Program Coordinator, Part-Time

Eating Recovery Center•Baltimore, MD

2d•$21 - $29

About The Position

The Program Coordinator (PC I, PC II, or PC III) provides direct care, supervision, and support to inpatient, residential, and partial hospitalization patients. The role maintains structure and boundaries, provides bathroom and milieu support, contributes to therapeutic programming and documentation, and supports patients with dietary needs during meals and snacks. The schedule consists of two 12-hour shifts per week, scheduled from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with rotating weekends. Coordinators must be flexible to work across local ERC Pathlight sites as assigned, meet location-specific certification and regulatory requirements, and be available for weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts as required by business needs and applicable labor laws.

Requirements

For Program Coordinator I: High school diploma or GED.
For Program Coordinator II: High school diploma or GED and at least one year of direct patient-care experience.
For Program Coordinator III: Bachelor's degree in behavioral health or a related field and at least six months of experience in a behavioral-health or related field.
A valid driver's license and safe driving record are required only at locations operating company vehicles or requiring driving on behalf of the company.
Washington teammates must hold a state credential, which may be pending at the time of hire.
ServSafe certification may be required depending on state and local licensing regulations.
Be willing and able to work at ERC Pathlight local sites as assigned.
Comply with certification and regulatory requirements for each practice location.
Maintain a flexible schedule to meet organizational staffing needs.
Be available to work weekends and holidays as required.
Be available for on-call shifts based on business needs, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local labor laws.

Nice To Haves

Mental Health/Psych Tech or CNA certification (preferred for Program Coordinator I).

Responsibilities

Maintain daily program structure by following the program schedule.
Complete observation rounds and safety checks as ordered by a physician.
Help patients de-escalate and implement coping skills in accordance with their treatment plans.
Conduct room and luggage searches.
Take patients on fresh-air breaks and mindful-movement exposures.
Provide ongoing bathroom monitoring.
Take patient vital signs and weights and measure urine specific gravity when required by the location and program.
Participate in group facilitation and complete related EHR documentation.
Support group outings.
Participate in meals and snacks with patients as required by the facility.
Provide meal coaching and skills support according to the treatment team at eating-disorder treatment locations; perform other assigned duties based on program and operational needs at other locations.
Provide administrative support around mealtimes as needed and ensure adherence to the allergy-safety system.
Complete required documentation, including patient observations, meals, and events during the shift.
Transport patients to medical appointments as needed, depending on the location and program.
Support transportation needs for outings, grocery shopping, and other facility needs.
Provide additional food procurement support, which may be needed once per week.
Distribute mail and packages daily.