Treatment Advocate (Full-time 3p-11:30p)

American Addiction Centers•Grand Prairie, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

American Addiction Centers (AAC) is seeking a Treatment Advocate (TA) to join their team. This role is focused on supporting adults struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. The TA will observe client activities, assist in their recovery, and collaborate with the treatment team to ensure comprehensive care. AAC offers a progressive culture that values work-life balance, invests in education, and fosters trust and respect. The company provides strong benefits including 401K, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. The mission of AAC is to empower patients, families, and communities by helping individuals achieve recovery and optimal wellness of the mind, body, and spirit.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required from an accredited institution
Valid Driver’s License required with insurable driving record
Working knowledge of vehicle safety and control systems.
Ability to read, write and interpret written information, type documentation, present information to groups and participate in meetings.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Must be able to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and flexible hours.

Nice To Haves

Associates or Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Behavioral Sciences (social sciences, human services, counseling or psychology).
Minimum of 1 year experience in a behavioral healthcare field preferred.
Knowledge of utilizing electronic health record software and documentation preferred.

Responsibilities

Observe client’s daily activities and assist in their recovery.
Collaborate with the Treatment team and assist with service coordination for patients.
Operate the company vehicle to transport clients and facility visitors.
Welcome new patients, assist with orientation of programming schedule and rules.
Conduct patient belongings search when new patients are admitted.
Complete safety rounds and security checks.
Participate in coordination of patient’s daily schedule including treatment meetings, behavior interventions, and overall general observation of behavior and level of participation.
Provide support and encouragement to patients.
Support and encourage patient participation in group, individual, and family counseling services.
Support clinical and nursing services of patients as assigned.
Participate in weekly treatment team meeting and program staff meetings.
Ensure that all documentation necessary meet contract, licensure, accreditation and standards for services in a timely manner following the AAC’s documentation policy guidelines.
Communicate efficiently with other departments to ensure the best care for patient.
Provide supportive services to outpatient and inpatient adult population.
Identify situations which may be potentially harmful to patients and report any patient or safety concerns to Clinical Manager and/or CEO.
Understand and abide by State Department standards, facility accreditation, AAC’s policy and procedures.
Adhere to company code of ethic and maintain professional boundaries with patients at all times.
Respectful of patient rights as well as understanding of patients’ unique recovery needs.
Communicate with all staff, patients, and families using excellent professional written and verbal skills.
Demonstrate dependability and adaptability with patients and staff.
Maintains confidentiality of patient and company information.
Abide by the standards of HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 guidelines.
Assists in monitoring and managing patient community as a therapeutic milieu.
Intervenes in crisis situations to deescalates and resolves crises.
Complies with local traffic regulations and reports delays or accidents.
Load or unloads baggage or express checked by passengers in baggage compartment.
Performs miscellaneous errands such as store runs for patients, mail to and from post office.
Makes overnight drives and extended trips requiring irregular hours.
Keep vehicle clean, polished, and in operating condition.
During all transports, meets and greets all clients in a professional and polite demeanor. Makes new clients feel welcomed and comfortable during trip. Assist passengers to enter and leave car.
Answers any questions that new clients may have during transport to help orientate them before arriving at facility.
Other task as assigned by direct supervisor within scope of practice.