Hickory Hills TGH - Program Coordinator

Acadia Healthcare; Belden (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a dedicated professional to deliver and implement behavioral health or recovery programs within a facility. You will provide patient care, coordinate activities, and support the treatment team to meet care goals.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma (bachelor's preferred), plus 1+ year experience in behavioral health. Certification in specialty and CPR/de-escalation training are encouraged; commitment to patient safety is essential.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Group facilitation

Documentation

Patient safety

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree 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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