<span>PRN / PT - Patient Advocate Substance Abuse</span>

Enterhealth • Van Alstyne, TX

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About The Position

The Patient Advocate for Substance Abuse at Enterhealth is responsible for supporting the collaborative care team and patients in a safe and professional environment conducive to recovery. This part-time role involves assisting patients with daily activities, ensuring safety, and maintaining compliance with policies and procedures as outlined by Enterhealth and the Texas Department of State Health Services.

Requirements

• High School Degree or equivalent and/or Certified Nursing Assistant, or Some College.
• 0-2 years of chemical dependency/mental health technician experience or education in crisis stabilization, chemical dependency, or mental illness.
• Strong communication skills in both oral and written formats.
• Flexibility and customer service orientation.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe and secure environment for the delivery of care.
• Monitor environmental and campus safety and report concerns.
• Ensure clients and facility are free of alcohol, drugs, and contraband through searches.
• Complete required documentation and notify management of contraband.
• Support clinical staff and maintain client contact, providing support during stress.
• De-escalate situations as required.
• Facilitate the treatment milieu to motivate clients towards recovery.
• Monitor clients and ensure attendance at scheduled activities.
• Communicate clinical information to the treatment team.
• Complete assigned shift duties and responsibilities.
• Interact with clients and families in an advocacy role.
• Administer 'Lost & Found' items according to policy.
• Document and report as required.
• Answer telephones and use the paging system appropriately.
• Accept assignments to various activities as needed.
• Participate in emergency codes effectively.
• Participate in team meetings and Quality Improvement initiatives.
• Safely transport clients as assigned.
• Assist nursing personnel in lab specimen collection.
• Monitor client attendance at community group sessions.
• Conduct hourly rounds to monitor client whereabouts.
• Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) as required.
• Monitor client valuables and document possession.
• Document client medical records accurately.
• Conduct and monitor scheduled smoke breaks for clients.
• Assist with client room changes and document any damages.
• Monitor compliance and control of room keys assigned to clients.
• Ensure cleanliness of common areas when housekeeping is not on duty.
• Provide continuous client care, supervision, and role modeling.
• Maintain a professional demeanor in dress and attitude.
• Support the mission and goals of Enterhealth.
• Protect the organization's reputation by keeping information confidential.
• Accept ownership for accomplishing new requests and adding value to job accomplishments.
• Perform other duties as required by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED