Clinical Aide - Philadelphia - 7:00am - 7:30pm

Malvern Health, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K plan with company match

Job summary

Malvern Treatment Centers in Philadelphia is hiring a Clinical Aide for the day shift (7:00am - 7:30pm) at 3905 W. Ford Road, Philadelphia, PA 19131.

The role provides direct patient care to individuals with chemical dependency or co-occurring disorders and supports therapy activities across age groups. The position involves rounds, documentation, drug screens, and group activities; three nights per week; benefits include health, dental, vision, life, PTO, and a 401K match.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Associate degree in related mental health discipline from an accredited college or university.
• High School Diploma or equivalent with experience in a chemical dependency and/or mental health treatment setting.
• Current CPR Certification (American Heart Association Healthcare Provider) preferred.
• Verbal De-escalation Training.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality direct patient care to individuals with chemical dependency or co-occurring mental illness and chemical dependency disorders.
• Assist with unit programming, therapy carryover, activities of daily living, and developmentally appropriate care.
• Conduct rounds, document interactions, and communicate patient issues to coordinators and supervisors.
• Assist with drug screens, safety procedures, and group activities; support team in maintaining a therapeutic milieu.

Education

Bachelor or Associate degree in related mental health discipline

High School Diploma or equivalent

CPR Certification (American Heart Association Healthcare Provider) preferred

Verbal De-escalation Training

Job description

Clinical Aide - Philadelphia - 7:00am - 7:30pm# Clinical Aide - Philadelphia - 7:00am - 7:30pmMTC-Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA 19131## OverviewSalary Range$21.00 - $24.00 HourlyLevelEntryPosition TypeFull-Time/Part-TimeJob ShiftDayEducation LevelHigh SchoolTravel PercentageNoneCategoryHealth Care## DescriptionMalvern Treatment Centers is currently seeking a full time, day shift (7am - 7:30pm) Clinical Aides for our Malvern Treatment Center facility in Philadelphia. **The location of our Malvern Treatment Centers - Philadelphia is 3905 W. Ford Road - Philadelphia, PA 19131.**This full time opportunity would be working three (3) nights per week and is a benefits eligible position in regards to health, dental and vision coverage plus paid time off! This position also offers a new and increased shift differential!The role of the Clinical Aide is to 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.**Benefits**This position is a full time, benefit eligible position. Benefits offered include, but not limited to:* Medical Insurance* Dental Insurance* Vision Insurance* Life Insurance* Paid Time Off* 401K plan with company match## QualificationsEducation and Experience • A Bachelor or Associate degree in related mental health discipline from an accredited college or university • High School Diploma or equivalent with experience in a chemical dependency and/or mental health treatment setting. Licensure/Certification: • Current CPR Certification (American Health Association Healthcare Provider) preferred • Verbal De-escalation TrainingPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires sufficient body mobility to accomplish essential functions. Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time. Must be able to bend, stoop, and kneel with ease. Requires walking and standing often. Requires frequently speaking on the telephone. Must be able to occasionally lift and carry items up to 50 lbs. Requires normal or corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Able to intervene with individuals weighing up to 250 pounds. Emotional stability necessary to perform essential functions. Must be able to express and exchange ideas by means of the spoken word. Communicating fluently and effectively both verbally and in writing in English. Ability to appropriately interact with all program staff, patients, visitors, attending Physicians, and other department representatives. *\\*\\*\\*Malvern Treatment Centers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.\\*\\*\\***This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.*