Gloster, MS-Program Coordinator

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

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare in Mississippi is seeking a dedicated behavioral health program assistant to deliver and implement treatment activities within a facility.

You will provide patient care, collaborate with the treatment team, and possibly co-lead groups while monitoring patients' daily well-being and ensuring clear documentation. A focus on empathy, safety, and timely responses to concerns is essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work or related field preferred.
• One+ year of experience in behavioral health is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and coordinate activities to support treatment goals.
• Collaborate with treatment team to assist with patient care plans.
• May co-lead groups and monitor daily well-being of patients.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of care, treatment and incidents.
• Maintain a positive, empathetic attitude and address patient concerns to ensure safety.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field (preferred)

Job description

Purpose Statement

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

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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