Treatment Aide SJC

Job Description

Salary: 17.18-22.57 USD

Facility: Sisters of Charity Hospital St Joseph Campus

Shift: Shift 2

Status: Part Time w/Benefits FTE: 0.400000

Bargaining Unit: CWA Local 1168

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Days and Evenings with Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Hours:

11a-7p or 12p to 8p with weekend and holiday rotation.

Summary:

Assists both clinical and medical staff to ensure a safe environment for both staff and patients. Completes rounding as directed, reports any issues to supervisor/manager immediately. Acts as liaison between staff and patients to promote consistent and timely intervention. Assists with the admission/discharge processes as requested. Participates as a member of the treatment team in a manner consistent with the Mission, Vision and Values of Catholic Health.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

* High school diploma
* NYS driver's license required
* Associate degree in Substance abuse, Human Services or Criminal Justice and preferred

EXPERIENCE

* One (1) year experience working in a behavior health or allied field required
* 2 years' direct patient care working with individuals with substance abuse and/or mental Health diagnosis preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

* Able to demonstrate basic knowledge of substance use disorders and the recovery process
* Experience with and aptitude for basic computer skills
* Able to communicate directly , using clinical language
* Employs a consistent patient centered approach

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT

* May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases
* May be exposed to toxic chemicals
* Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances
* May be exposed to/occasionally exposed to patient elements
* Exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries and illness)
* Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
* Handles emergency or crisis situations
* Subject to many interruptions
* Required Protective Equipment
* Non-Sterile Medical Gloves
* Gown
* Mask