State of Georgia - Covington, GA
posted 11 days ago
About the position
View Point Health is a community behavioral health center utilizing a team of psychiatrists, nurses, licensed counselors and social workers, and other professionals to provide services to individuals who need treatment and support to cope with mental illness, substance abuse, and intellectual and developmental disabilities. View Point Health serves uninsured, underinsured, low-income Medicaid, Medicare, war veterans and some private insurance across multiple locations with a full continuum of behavioral health services and support. The services provided by View Point Health contribute to the reduction in homelessness, reduction in crime and subsequent incarcerations, higher graduation rates, lower dropout rates, decreased ER visits and decreased inpatient admissions. View Point Health's GRAN Recovery Center is a 28-day Intensive Residential Addiction treatment program. With an emphasis on maintaining a positive therapeutic community, treatment interventions focus on promoting abstinence from substance use, shifting from addictive behaviors and effecting change in the individuals' lifestyle, attitudes and values. We are looking for a Residential Care Provider to join our multi-disciplinary team to monitor general client activity, observe and report behaviors of Adult clients with a substance use disorder and/or co-occurring mental health in an intensive residential treatment facility. The position requires flexibility in job tasks and scheduling to accommodate needs of the facility to include some weekend and evening coverage. This facility requires alternating holiday coverage between all staff.
Responsibilities
- Monitor general client activity in the residential treatment facility.
- Observe and report behaviors of adult clients with substance use disorders and/or co-occurring mental health issues.
- Assist with daily living activities at the person's home or in a residential facility.
- Provide training in basic personal and social skills, simple academics, or work skills to clients.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Any combination of training and experience that enables the applicant to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Some positions may require a valid driver's license.
