Treatment Assistant - Full-Time - AAMC

Luminis Health•Annapolis, MD

2d•$17 - $20

About The Position

This position is responsible for general supervision of residents and their activities, milieu management and facilitation of group meetings. Our treatment philosophy is based on evidence based practices and multiple pathways to recovery; all staff collaborate to provide a treatment environment of learning, growth, and individualized clinical interventions to foster patient success.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Requires general understanding of substance use disorders and awareness that patients may have co-occurring mental health issues.
Previous work experience in behavioral health or personal recovery experience (minimum of two years recovery required).
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through approved Luminis Health system required within 30 days of hire.
Valid Maryland driver’s license and driving record with no more than two points.
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all types of disciplines and personalities while maintaining a positive and healthful work environment.
Display personal attributes of compassion, integrity, honesty and willingness to engage in critical self-appraisal.
Demonstrate ability to balance initiative/working independently while accepting feedback and direction.

Nice To Haves

College course work in behavioral health or human services preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides supervision and support for patients and their activities:
Maintain adequate supply of welcome materials for new patients.
Orients new patients concerning treatment expectations, patient rights and responsibilities.
Provides supervision of resident environment and activities, including clarification and reminders of program guidelines and rules.
Conduct searches and drug testing according to program standards as needed.
Transports patient to and from groups, breaks, meals and outside appointments as needed.
Maintain awareness of patient room assignments and counselor/case manager patient assignments; communicate with patient’s counselor, supervisor or other staff as needed if issues arise.
Assist and accompany patients during discharge processes.
Facilitate educational and/or skill building groups as assigned and may be responsible for group coverage due to vacancy or absence.
Complete needed documentation, under supervision, according to Joint Commission, COMAR, Luminis Health and Pathways’ requirements.
Communicate and collaborate with other Pathways staff to manage emergent and complex patient problems, concerns or other issues including those arising in the treatment environment.
Participate in clinical inpatient team meetings, multidisciplinary staff meetings and supervision along with in-service and other assigned trainings.
Work collaboratively with patient and multi-disciplinary teams, under supervision, to provide care based on patient’s unique needs, strengths, values and preferences.
Pathways provides multiple levels of care; every staff member has a role in our patients’ success and staff may be asked to work in other areas of admission or treatment as needed.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
Retirement Plan w/employer contribution.
Paid Time Off.
Employee Tuition Assistance Benefits.
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Employer Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full time employees
Wellness Programs/Employee Assistance Programs and more
Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
Tuition Assistance Benefits
Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
Wellness Programs
Employee Assistance Programs and more