Clinical Aide - PRN

Malvern Treatment Centers is currently seeking a PRN/Per Diem Clinical Aide to work day/evening or overnight shifts at our King Road, Malvern location. Shift times vary depending on facility needs.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Clinical Aide provides quality direct patient care to individuals with chemical dependency problems or those with co-occurring disorders of mental illness and chemical dependency disorders. Assists in the direct care & management of patients across all age ranges as directed by the treatment team. Assists with unit programming to facilitate the carryover of therapy issues, leisure activities, and activities of daily living within the functional ability of patients and with consideration for the patient’s level of growth and development.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Displays an understanding of the basic concepts of safe, supportive, nurturing, & therapeutic human interactions.
• Demonstrates understanding of clinical program & philosophy and can interpret & implement patient care.
• Displays an active interest in learning.
• Demonstrates creativity & problem-solving skills.
• Promotes the safety and well-being of all patients.
• Conducts searches of newly admitted patients as well as patients returning from pass or any other times that this supervisor deems necessary.
• Assists with drug screens for newly admitted patients and for-cause drug screens.
• Provides support to patients through individual interactions and group settings such as community meetings, lectures, and other activities.
• Accurately communicates with Clinical Coordinators, Case Managers, and supervisors any patient issues that arise during shift
• Professionally interacts with team members concerning issues related to patient care and offers constructive alternatives.
• Maintains calm in the milieu while remaining visible to the community.
• Completes rounds appropriate as per facility policy.
• Documents significant interactions, as appropriate, in the medical record.
• Assists with fire safety, infection control and isolation procedures, including disposal of hazardous waste, as appropriate.
• Must possess knowledge of dual diagnosis/chemical dependency treatment approaches, 12 step recovery philosophies, experience interacting in a supportive manner with adult and adolescent patients.
• Demonstrates the ability to set and maintain therapeutic boundaries with patients
• Demonstrates leadership by training new employees.
• Effectively interacts with patients, peers, & families.
• Demonstrates ability to follow behavior program.
• Actively supervises therapeutic & recreational activities.
• Understands & practices effective motivational techniques.
• Demonstrates consistent ability to problem-solve & communicate clearly, both verbally & in writing.
• Demonstrates regular, required attendance.

CUSTOMERS SERVED:

Adults (age18+)
Patients; families; direct-care service providers; external funding sources; service, accreditation, and licensing agencies; external case managers; other staff; and the community.