Part-Time Eating Disorder Tech- Residential

Position Summary

Eating Disorder Technician 1 (ED Tech 1) is responsible for assisting and supporting patients through the entire treatment experience from admission through discharge. ED Tech 1 is responsible for contributing insightful practical and meaningful information to the treatment planning process. ED Tech 1 responsibilities primarily include ensuring patient safety providing milieu interventions leading psychoeducational groups and supporting patients.

Essential Job Functions

• Supports patient during admission processes. This may include checking in patient belongings acclimating patient to the program and milieu.
• Effectively and professionally communicates with families/loved ones as appropriate.
• Completes relevant tasks within 24 hours of admission and accompanying notes in medical record. 
•  Assists and supports patients in day to day activities including but not limited to: waking routines morning hygiene meals nighttime routine evening hygiene bathroom observations and free time.
• Able to effectively and professionally establish rapport with patients. 
• Provides milieu management throughout the treatment experience and communicates with all team members.
• Assists in the implementation of the comprehensive treatment plan in the milieu.
• Contributes to the well-being of all patients by serving as a positive role model.
• Engages in brief check ins wherein patients are provided with support and guidance in using coping skills.
• Responsible for facilitating psychoeducational groups for the expected length of time identified in the program schedule.   
• Supervises and supports patients on community outings.
• Objectively and accurately documents patient progress on a daily basis.
• Assists with discharge process.
• Works during meal periods to provide supervision and support to patients.
• Maintains an organized and safe environment.
• Makes timely requests for any absences and ensures coverage for any scheduled shift.
• Required to check company provided email on every shift.
• Completes all shift notes group notes and other required documentation by the end of shift.
• Performs any other assigned and/or requested duties.
• Participates in technician on-call rotation three to four weekends per year.

This is a part-time position working Saturday and Sunday 6-2pm.

Compensation Range: $17 - $25 per hour

Compensation will be dependent upon geographic region education and experience

Qualifications :

• One year of experience in mental health treatment or a Bachelors degree
• Obtain CPI certification within 90 days of hire
• Obtain CPR AED and First Aid certification within 90 days of hire
• Obtain ServSafe certification within 90 day of hire
• Must possess a current drivers license and be in good standing

Additional Information :

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color religion sex or national origin.

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