Detailed Description:

Job Duties:

• Supervise patients and patient living areas conscientiously with emphasis on patient safety and well-being. Supervision to include the following:
  • Call Nursing Staff when patients are in need of medical attention.
  • Remind patients of rules and regulations as necessary and report infractions to clinical staff.
  • Check patients and grounds throughout the entire shift, and follow documentation requirements.
  • Inform medical/administrative/therapy staff of developments as appropriate
• Supervise patient preparations for discharge (packing, turning in keys, room inspection, etc.) in a competent, professional manner.
• Assists in assuring daily program activities and monitoring client safety: transports patients, coordinates group activities, and supervises all recreational activities.
• Communicates all pertinent care information to the Team Leader, Supervisor/Operations Director and/or Clinical Program Director.
• Document in daily reports and patient meal logs, all information, interactions, communications, behaviors and interventions in a timely fashion.
• Participate in and monitor daily meals and snacks with clients, including preparation on said meals. Facilitates Meal Pre-Planning and Meal Process Groups.
• Help with coverage of vacations, sick time, etc.
• Will possess both a clean driving record, as well as a clean background check.
• Monitor patient safety (including eating disordered behaviors) during program day and intervenes with recovery-focused directives.
• Monitor bathroom activities and break times during the day.
• Record patient behavior, problems, and issues in a timely, legible, and helpful manner.
• Interact appropriately with patients, showing them respect while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Communicate with other staff as necessary to promote quality patient care.
• Provide emotional support for patients while referring them to therapy staff to deal with clinical issues.
• Maintains the offices, residences, equipment and services of the facility, in a manner that preserves the dignity and provides for the comfort and safety of all individuals admitted for treatment as well as staff and visitors
• Communicates general environmental observations and issues to appropriate Director or Supervisor.
• Oversees purchases of patient supplies and storage, as needed and instructed.
• Maintains a good public relation with the addictions treatment community and associates.
• Communicates effectively with other staff members, demonstrating the ability to work as a team member and contribute positively to the morale of staff.
• Safely transports clients in company vehicles.
• Reports all motor vehicle incidents to supervisor no matter how slight.
• Accurately Perform blood pressure reading on patient and report findings to nursing staff
• Accurately Take patient pulse and report findings to nursing staff
• Have an understanding of normal as well as abnormal vital signs
• Complete UDS on patient according to company policy
• Test for pregnancy according to company policy.
• Supervise the self-administration of medication to verify compliance with the physician’s orders, as necessary.
• Demonstrates an ability to work with Eating Disorder clients.
• Demonstrates an ability to bond with patients and elicit respect.
• Demonstrates an ability to adapt to different types of patients.
• Any and all overtime or unscheduled hours must be approved by Supervisor prior to working additional hours
• Staff shirts must be worn at all times with solid color cargo shorts or pants.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Associates Degree, MHT Certification, CNA License; preferred.
• Valid Driver License.
• At least 1 year of experience in the field of eating disorders and/or psychiatric setting and has demonstrated ability to work with patients in a residential environment; preferred.
• Maintains CPR certification, required.
• Ability to read and interpret written information; write clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar.
• Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; and participates in meetings.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must be able to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and flexible hours.

Abilities/Competencies:

• Knowledge of principles and practices of the discipline.
• Adheres to: Healthcare Code of Ethics
• Knowledge of Joint Commission Standards
• Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes Regarding:
  • Client Confidentiality
  • Drug-Free Workplace
  • Corporate Integrity & Compliance

Additional Details:

• Full Time Availability- 2nd shift and 3rd Shift
• Ability to work weekends and holidays
• Adult patient population
• Benefits include:
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • PTO
  • Life Insurance through NY Life
  • Disability Insurance through Aflac
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Employee Assistance Program

About Banyan Treatment Center:

Banyan Treatment Centers is a leading National addiction and mental health care organization with a full continuum of care, and is Joint Commission Accredited (Gold Seal of Approval). Since our formation, we have grown to be an authority and innovator in the areas of addiction care and mental health treatment serving our communities at 14 locations throughout the United States.

At Banyan, we stand as a leader in providing growth through recovery by having the most qualified team behind the mission. We are a family of individuals that come from diverse backgrounds; however addiction affects all of us in the same way. It devastates lives and families. We came together with a simple mission: to help people break free from the bonds of addiction. We are not a “one fits all place” and we have the experienced staff and infrastructure to truly offer individualized, custom treatment programs that are tailored to fit every need. Not many addiction treatment centers have the ability to offer all levels of care and custom treatment plans.

As full-time members of our team, our employees enjoy competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, paid time off and the distinction of working with some of the nation’s most respected and accomplished doctors and mental health professionals while directly improving the health and quality of life of our community!

If you are interested in learning more about the position and potentially joining our dedicated team, I invite you to “Apply Now.” If your qualifications and availability are a match to our job opening(s), the hiring manger or Human Resources will be in contact with you by e-mail and/or phone. We look forward to learning more about you!

Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F