Night Treatment Advocate & Care Coordinator

American Addiction Centers; Etta (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

American Addiction Centers is seeking a Treatment Advocate to observe daily activities and assist in recovery. The TA will collaborate with the Treatment team, assist with service coordination, and operate the company vehicle for transporting clients and visitors.

Work schedule: 7pm-7am, three days a week. The role supports patients through counseling participation and coordination with clinical staff, while ensuring compliance with documentation standards and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required from an accredited institution.
• Associates or Bachelor's Degree preferred in Behavioral Sciences (social sciences, human services, counseling or psychology).
• Valid Driver’s License required with insurable driving record.
• Working knowledge of vehicle safety and control systems.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a behavioral healthcare field preferred.
• Knowledge of utilizing electronic health record software and documentation preferred.
• Ability to read, write and interpret written information, type documentation, present information to groups and participate in meetings.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must be able to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Welcome new patients, assist with orientation of programming schedule and rules.
• Conduct patient belongings search when new patients are admitted.
• Complete safety rounds and security checks.
• Participate in coordination of patient’s daily schedule including treatment meetings, behavior interventions, and overall general observation.
• Provide support and encouragement to patients.
• Support and encourage patient participation in group, individual, and family counseling services.
• Support clinical and nursing services of patients as assigned.
• Participate in weekly treatment team meeting and program staff meetings.
• Ensure that all documentation meet contract, licensure, accreditation and standards for services in a timely manner.
• Communicate efficiently with other departments to ensure the best care for patient.
• Provide supportive services to outpatient and inpatient adult population.
• Identify situations potentially harmful to patients and report concerns.
• Understand and abide by State Department standards, facility accreditation, AAC’s policy and procedures.
• Adhere to company code of ethic and maintain professional boundaries with patients.
• Respectful of patient rights and patient recovery needs.
• Communicate with staff, patients, and families using professional written and verbal skills.
• Demonstrate dependability and adaptability with patients and staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and company information.
• Abide by HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 guidelines.
• Assist in monitoring and managing patient community as a therapeutic milieu.
• Intervene in crisis situations to deescalate and resolve crises.
• Complies with local traffic regulations and reports delays or accidents.
• Load or unload baggage or express checked by passengers.
• Perform miscellaneous errands such as store runs for patients, mail to/from post office.
• Make overnight drives and extended trips requiring irregular hours.
• Keep vehicle clean and in operating condition.
• Greet clients professionally during transports and orient them on arrival.
• Answer questions from new clients during transport to aid orientation.
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor within scope of practice.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates or Bachelor's Degree preferred in Behavioral Sciences

Job description

American Addiction Centers is seeking a Treatment Advocate to observe daily activities and assist in recovery. The TA will collaborate with the Treatment team, assist with service coordination, and operate the company vehicle for transporting clients and visitors.

Work schedule: 7pm-7am, three days a week. The role supports patients through counseling participation and coordination with clinical staff, while ensuring compliance with documentation standards and safety procedures.