Behavioral Health Specialist - PRN

Job Description

Job Description

Schedule : PRN shifts, 7 : 00am - 3 : 30pm or 2 : 30pm -11 : 00am

Salary : $21.00 / hr

The Company

Alsana is an eating disorder recovery community with 8 locations nationwide plus our virtual program. We provide superior and committed care to help those on their journey to a healthy and successful recovery. From the Latin roots meaning “all” or “total health,” Alsana offers a new philosophy of care centered on our clients’ full well-being. We address the aspects of eating disorders that often go untreated in traditional recovery programs. Our culture creates a working environment of communication, collaboration, compassion, and integrity—all of which are necessary to craft unique treatment plans tailored to our clients’ needs and outcomes.

The Role

As a Direct Care Specialist at Alsana, you will be an integral part of an inter-disciplinary mental health environment that supports our therapists, dietitians, and nurses in achieving their discipline specific treatment plans.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Always maintains each client’s physical and psychological safety including assigned tasks, e.g., taking and recording vital signs, weights, recording meal, restroom observation and reporting results to nursing and / or the physician.
• Completes accurate documentation of observations and notifies supervisor / nurse or therapist of any unusual findings, e.g., change in vital signs, unusual weight change, refusing meals, etc.
• Dispenses medication and administers First Aid according to facility policy, including all appropriate follow-up documentation.
• Must eat meals with clients as prepared and provided for by the kitchen and dietary staff. This is critical to the wellbeing and recovery of the clients.
• Documents patient progress per procedure.
• Provides one-on-one assistance to clients in crisis as directed by the nurse or therapist and the client’s plan of care.
• Assists clients with nutritional and dietary needs as indicated by the facility’s nutritionist and interdisciplinary plan.
• Keeps clients and significant others informed. Assists with family concerns in a pleasant and efficient manner. Seeks assistance from licensed staff when needed.
• Drives clients in company vehicle to outings, doctor's appointments, pharmacy, and other needs as they arise.
• Maintains and communicates the level system with clients. Advises licensed staff of issues related to level system compliance.
• Demonstrates professional conduct, concern, respect, and compassion toward all clients, families, co-workers, and the public as a representative of Alsana.
• Displays professional appearance in accordance with facility dress code.
• When necessary, performs appropriate housekeeping duties to maintain a clean appearance and hygienic conditions of the facility.
• Leads / Co-leads and facilitates groups for Residential / Partial Hospital / Intensive Outpatient Clients. Participates in an evening and weekend group rotation.

QUALIFICATIONS

Benefits

Are you ready to let your light shine?! Join the Alsana team today!

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