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Job summary

Alsana is seeking a Remote Direct Care Specialist to support clients in their recovery journey. This entry-level position works collaboratively with therapists, dietitians, and nurses, ensuring both physical and psychological safety of clients. The role includes documentation, crisis assistance, and facilitating group sessions for clients in treatment.

Benefits

Medical plans with HSA/FSA options
Generous PTO and sick time
401(k) eligibility after 60 days
Company-paid life & long-term disability
Continuing education stipend
Free meals & snacks

Qualifications

  • One year of experience in the field of behavioral health is required.
  • Current Adult CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain it.
  • Knowledge regarding supervision of others.

Responsibilities

  • Maintains clients' safety and documents observations.
  • Provides one-on-one assistance to clients in crisis.
  • Leads/co-leads groups for Partial Hospitalization/Intensive Outpatient Clients.

Skills

Client Care
Documentation
Crisis Intervention

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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This range is provided by Alsana. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$17.25/hr - $17.50/hr

Schedule: Monday through Friday 7am-3pm PST

Salary: $17.25 - $17.50

Who We Are

At Alsana, we’re a dedicated eating recovery community helping adults of all genders heal with personalized, whole-person care. We offer in-person residential, outpatient, and virtual programs nationwide including adolescent PHP/IOP to meet clients wherever they are in their recovery journey. Our approach addresses the aspects of eating disorders that often go untreated in traditional programs by focusing on five key dimensions of care: medical, nutritional, movement, relational, and therapeutic .

Our culture is built on communication, collaboration, compassion, and integrity all essential in crafting individualized treatment plans that support meaningful, lasting recovery. Behind the scenes, every team member plays a vital role in making healing possible and that includes you.

What You’ll Do

As a Direct Care Specialist at Alsana, you will be an integral part of an inter-disciplinary mental health environment that supports our therapists, dietitians, and nurses in achieving their discipline specific treatment plans.

  • Always maintains each client’s physical and psychological safety including assigned tasks, e.g. recording meals and reporting results to nursing and/or the physician, keeping track of client attendance
  • Completes accurate documentation of observations and notifies supervisor of any unusual findings, e.g. refusing meals, leaving group, not engaging in conversation, etc.
  • Documents patient progress throughout program
  • Assists with the documentation for clinical team.
  • Ensures that documentation accurately reflects all changes in client’s condition and notifies the clinical team per program policy.
  • Provides one-on-one assistance to clients in crisis as directed by the nurse or therapist and the client’s plan of care.
  • Assists clients with nutritional and dietary needs as indicated by the facility’s nutritionist and interdisciplinary plan.
  • Keeps clients and significant others informed. Assists with family concerns in a pleasant and efficient manner. Seek assistance from licensed staff when needed.
  • Maintains and communicates the level system with clients. Advises licensed staff of issues related to level system compliance.
  • Leads/Co-leads and facilitates groups for Partial Hospital/Intensive Outpatient Clients. participate in an evening group rotation.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma required.
  • One year of experience in the field of behavioral health.
  • Must have current Adult CPR/AED certification, preferably through the American Heart Association or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment
  • Must have access to high-speed internet to ensure uninterrupted remote work.
  • Knowledge regarding supervision of others.

Full-time Team Members Enjoy

  • Medical plans with HSA/FSA options (Anthem BCBS nationwide; Kaiser also available in CA)
  • Dental & vision (Guardian)
  • Generous PTO, sick time, 7 holidays + COVID time
  • 401(k) – eligible after 60 days
  • Company-paid life & long-term disability
  • Short-term disability (company-paid for non-CA; CA uses state plan)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Continuing education stipend (position-specific, after 6 months)
  • Company-paid EAP
  • LifeMart employee discounts
  • Free meals & snacks (position-specific)

We’re proud to offer benefits that care for you so you can keep doing work that truly matters. Are you ready to let your light shine?! Join the Alsana team today!

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    Entry level
Employment type
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    Full-time
Job function
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    Health Care Provider
  • Industries
    Mental Health Care

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