BOWLING GREEN BRANDYWINE:
Bowling Green Brandywine is a leading Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment center and is located in the scenic and historic countryside of Pennsylvanias Brandywine River Valley. It has been a premier provider of effective chemical dependency treatment for more than 30 years. Throughout these years Bowling Green Brandywine has been committed to provide life-changing treatment for men and women who are struggling with addiction. Today we are proud to offer a full spectrum of residential addiction treatment services including a special program focused entirely on the problem of prescription drug abuse and opiate addiction.
ACADIA HEALTHCARE:
Bowling Green Brandywine is a proud client of Acadia Healthcare which is a for-profit health system providing mental health and substance-use disorder treatments with locations throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. As a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services Acadia Healthcare operates under the large network of 227 behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 9900 beds in 40 states and have around 20000 employees serving approximately 70000 patients daily.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provide medical or therapeutic care direct and indirect diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to patients following the instructions of physicians or other health practitioners.
Coordinate the work and activities of assigned staff including setting performance expectations in the day-to-day operations of the unit.
Provide guidance and direction to staff and encourage/build mutual trust respect and cooperation among team members.
Assist patients with their daily living activities and administer basic health care or treatments.
Participate in therapeutic or recreational group.
Oversee admitting and discharging.
Monitor physical and emotional well-being of patients and report unusual behavior or physical ailments to appropriate staff. Prepare and maintain records of progress and services performed.
Observe and influence the behavior of the patients by communicating interacting with them teaching and counseling.
Encourage patients to participate in social recreational or other therapeutic activities that enhance interpersonal skills or develop social relationships and teach strategies to promote patient wellness and independence.
Lead or co-lead individual or group sessions as part of specific recreational or therapeutic procedures.
Collaborate with other staff in working with the population of the facility to treat rehabilitate and return patients to the community.
May provide transportation for patients as needed.
Demonstrate a positive empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
High School diploma or equivalent required.
Associate or bachelors degree in human service field from an accredited college or university preferred.
Two or more years experience with the population of the facility in a patient support role required.
One or more years experience as a lead or previous supervisory experience required.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
First aid may be required based on state or facility.
May require a valid state driver in facilities where transporting patients is an essential function.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Ability to Commute:
Ability to Relocate:
Work Location: In person
Shift Details: Second Shift
Required Experience:
Manager
Acadia Healthcare operates a network of premier behavioral healthcare facilities in the United States and Puerto Rico. Offering multiple levels of care for all populations.