Patient Care Coordinator (PCC)
Looking to gain hands-on experience in the mental health and substance use field? Urban Recovery is a dedicated care and treatment organization serving individuals with substance and alcohol use disorders. We are a patient-first team that places quality of care above all else, always looking to inspire hope and model ongoing coping skills for those in recovery.
As a Patient Care Coordinator, you will provide vital support to reduce barriers to treatment and keep clients engaged in care. Acting as a positive role model, you will ensure facility safety, assist the clinical team, and foster a supportive healing environment.
Communicate: Coordinate with counselors and nursing staff regarding patient care and issues.
De-escalate: Assist clinical and nursing staff in de-escalating behaviorally compromised patients.
Room & Census Checks: Conduct room checks and perform census checks every 1 hour.
Transport: Safely transport patients throughout the facility
Monitoring: Ensure patients adhere to the program schedule and observe for inconsistent behavior.
Admissions: Search and record new admissions belongings, screening for contraband with staff.
Laundry & Linens: Monitor supplies, replenish as needed, manage dirty laundry bags for housekeeping, and return clean linens to patients.
Positions available:
Fulltime, Part-time and Per-diem
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Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- One (1) year of related work experience
Skills:
- Detail oriented
- Great interpersonal skills
- Strong communication skills
- Be kind - we’re here to help people and provide the best possible patient care
- Be empathetic - understand that our patients are here to get better
- Be emotionally intelligent - understand that patients can often be emotional over seemingly insignificant issues, and it's not personal!
- Must be able/willing to de-escalate hostile situations
- Willingness to learn