Deer Creek TGH - Program Coordinator

Acadia Healthcare; Hollandale (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare in Mississippi seeks a program assistant to deliver and implement behavioral health or recovery programs within a facility. You will provide patient care, coordinate activities with the treatment team, and may co-lead groups.

You will monitor patient well-being, ensure proper documentation, and maintain a professional, empathetic attitude while addressing concerns. Requirements include a high school diploma; a bachelor's in Human Services preferred; CPR and

Qualifications

• Provide patient care and coordinate activities with treatment team
• Maintain documentation and professional conduct with patients and family

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care to include coordinating activities, providing companionship and assisting with basic daily needs (dressing, bathing, eating).
• Collaborate with treatment team members to assist with patient treatment and/or care goals.
• May serve as a co-lead for groups.
• Monitor the daily well-being of patients and identify need for social intervention.
• Ensure all documentation regarding the program, such as care, treatment or incidents, is completed in a clear, concise, professional and completed in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work or related field preferred

CPR certification

De-escalation/restraint training certification

Job description

Purpose Statement

Responsible for the delivery and implementation of behavioral health or recovery programs within a facility.

Essential Functions

• Provide patient care to include coordinating activities, providing companionship and assisting with basic daily needs (dressing, bathing, eating).
• Collaborate with treatment team members to assist with patient treatment and/or care goals.
• May serve as a co-lead for groups.
• Monitor the daily well-being of patients and identify need for social intervention.
• Ensure all documentation regarding the program, such as care, treatment or incidents, is completed in a clear, concise, professional and completed in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Other Functions

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work or related field preferred.
• One or more years previous experience in behavioral health with population of the facility preferred.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• Certification in specialty of program preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

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