Program Coordinator, PRN Nights

Eating Recovery Center•Baltimore, MD

3d•$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 helps maintain structure and boundaries, provides bathroom and milieu support, contributes to therapeutic programming and related documentation, and supports patients with dietary needs during meals and snacks. The schedule is two 12-hour shifts from 7:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. and one on-call shift from 7:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. The coordinator may be assigned to any local ERC Pathlight site, must comply with applicable certification and regulatory requirements, and must maintain schedule flexibility to meet staffing needs. Weekend and holiday availability is required, as is availability for on-call shifts based on business needs and applicable labor laws.

Requirements

Program Coordinator I: High school diploma or GED.
Program Coordinator II: High school diploma or GED and at least one year of direct patient-care experience.
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.
Valid driver's license and safe driving record when working at locations that operate company vehicles or require driving on the company's behalf.
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.
Comply with certification and regulatory requirements for each practice location.
Maintain a flexible schedule and be available for weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts as required.

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 according to 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, weights, and urine specific gravity measurements as applicable to the location and program.
Participate in group facilitation and complete related EHR documentation.
Support group outings.
Participate in meals and snacks with patients as needed.
Provide meal coaching and skills support as directed by 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 occurring during the shift.
Transport patients to medical appointments as needed, depending on location and program.
Support transportation needs such as outings, grocery shopping, and other facility needs.
Provide additional food procurement support as needed, potentially once per week.
Distribute mail and packages daily.
Work at ERC Pathlight local sites as assigned and maintain flexibility to meet organizational staffing needs.
Remain available for weekend, holiday, and on-call shifts as required.