Behavioral Health Assistant - AP

Northeast Treatment Center; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Treatment Center in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a dedicated support staff member to assist the clinical staff. Responsibilities include ensuring the safety of all consumers and maintaining building security. Candidates must hold a high school diploma or GED and have two years of experience in the addiction recovery or behavioral healthcare field.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in Addiction Recovery or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience in an administrative/clerical capacity required.
• Must maintain CPR and first aid certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinical staff with daily tasks and ensure consumer safety.
• Maintain building safety and security.
• Adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and policies.

Skills

Empathy and concern for individuals

Oral and written communication skills

Time management and organizational skills

Ability to multi-task

Education

High school Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 1007WLEHIG - Philadelphia, PA 19133

Salary Range: $18.00 - $18.00 Hourly

Summary of Position

Assists the clinical staff with the daily tasks to include ensuring the safety and welfare of all consumers, maintaining building safety and security, and providing general coverage and duties in support of the program's mission

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must demonstrate genuine empathy and concern for individuals as indicated in our corporate vision, mission, and values statements.
• Ability to read and write in order to perform agency required documentation.
• Knowledge and understanding of the ASAM, Medical model, Recovery model and 12-step model of treatment.
• Maintenance of a Driver’s License and approval by NET’s automotive insurance carrier.
• Obtain and maintain CPR, and first aid certifications.
• Adhere to applicable city, county, state, and federal laws and regulations, NET's policies, DDAP licensure, and CARF standards.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or GED.
• Two years of experience in Addiction Recovery, Human Services/Behavioral Healthcare field or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills in order to effectively problem-solve.
• Must be a team player, patient, flexible, and have the ability to multi-task.
• Demonstrated ability to complete multiple tasks in a timely and accurate fashion in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in an administrative/clerical capacity required.

NET is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).