Treatment Advocate Lead

1 week ago

Grand Prairie, Texas, United States American Addiction Centers Full time

Overview:
Company Summary


If you are searching for a fulfilling place to develop your career and an opportunity to make a difference in helping others, then keep reading on.

Here at AAC, we have a progressive culture; we listen to your ideas, value a work/life balance, invest in education, and we foster trust and respect for all individuals.

Our exceptional comp and strong benefits include company matching 401K, medical, dental, vision and life insurance.

We are looking for our future leaders, who are not only going to fill the qualifications for this job description, but who are going to exceed expectations.

Be a part of a team whose mission is to provide quality, compassionate, and innovative care to adults struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders.

Our purpose and passion are to empower patients, their families, and our communities by helping individuals achieve recovery and optimal wellness of the mind, body, and spirit.



Responsibilities:
Work schedule: 3p-11p

Job Summary


The primary role of the Treatment Advocate Lead is providing direct and support services to female or male drug and alcohol abusers.

Specifically, the two main functions of the Treatment Advocates are 1) supervision of the clients, and 2) ensuring their participation in treatment related services and facilitating psycho-educational and recreational activities.

Duties and

Responsibilities:
Supervise Treatment Advocates for specific shift

Assists in supervision of client activities and be aware of client safety and whereabouts at all times, including breaks and internal activities

Attend all mandatory trainings and in-house conferences/seminars as directed by supervisor.

Engages clients in therapeutic activities as appropriate

Provides a brief overview of the housing program in regard to program rules, procedures, and services; with each new client

Maintains order and ensures compliance with rules and regulations; ensures that clients conduct themselves in an orderly manner


Monitors and document's clients for signs of medical distress and/or behavioral concerns on an ongoing basis and through routine bed checks.

Provides appropriate support and structure for clients in dealing with their recovery; interacts continually with clients

Ensures client wake-up and bedtime, escorts residents on shopping trips, recreation, meetings, medical appointments, etc.

Enforces program rules at all times

Distributes daily mail to clients and observes confidentiality standards.


Records accurate and up-to-date reports on every client and continually updates the bed list(s) to ensure that all admissions and discharges are recorded in a timely fashion.

Reports to the supervisor/manager any discrepancies in client's whereabouts

Responds appropriately to all medical and other emergencies

BHT's are responsible for safe operation of Company vehicles

Conducts search of all client bags when being admitted to the facility. Confiscates and secures any contraband found, and notifies the appropriate manager/ supervisor

Randomly inspects all rooms, common areas, hallways and bathrooms every thirty minutes and performs a thorough search for contraband, no less than weekly

Continually updates Bed List ensuring all admissions and discharges are recorded timely.

Facilitates group psycho-education classes as directed by supervisor.

Conducts search of client bags when being admitted to the facility.

Ensure shift reports are thorough and completed for shift worked.

Ensure proper timekeeping of staff.

Responsible and accountable for managing direct reports

Preparation and presentation of performance evaluations

Provides objective feedback to employees

Makes appropriate compensation recommendations, if applicable

Provides appropriate training for department and hold staff accountable for attending required training

Holds interviews for vacant positions and makes appropriately selects candidates to fill open positions

Responsible for recommending and ensuring regulatory staffing patterns & managing annual budget.

Monitors adherence to company and department policies, procedures and practices

Creates and supports a positive, professional, team-oriented, harassment free work environment by understanding and complying with the company's policies

Other Job Duties – As Assigned

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:
Associates or Bachelor's Degree preferred in Behavioral Sciences required (social sciences, human services, counseling or psychology).

State recognized (IC&RC) alcohol and drug certification (or within six months of completing certification) required.

Two years' experience in dealing with substance abuse clients

Age 25, required by insurance carrier (if driving clients)

Must have an acceptable MVR and be willing to gain a Class B license (if driving clients)

Customer service driven with a genuine interest in the well-being of those we serve

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.

Physical Requirements

AAC is committed to principles of equal opportunities for all employees. The Company will provide reasonable accommodations that are necessary to comply with State and Federal disability discrimination laws

Prolonged sitting at a desk

Must be able to lift 15 pounds at a time

American Addiction Centers is an equal opportunity employer.

American Addiction Centers prohibits employment practices that discriminate against individuals or groups of employees on the basis of age, color disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other category deemed protected by state and/or federal law.

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