Residential Associate PT

CAYA Collaborative Care; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CAYA Collaborative Care seeks a dedicated residential treatment support staff member to assist clients with recovery activities, monitor safety, and help with daily therapeutic tasks. You will participate in a multidisciplinary team, maintain client records, and help facilitate psychoeducational activities in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and at least one year of personal recovery experience, with preference for those familiar with 12-Step models.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year personal recovery experience (if applicable).
• Preference given to individuals with one year experience in substance use/co-occurring field and knowledge of the 12-Step recovery model.
• Must pass a Criminal Record Check and Sexual Offender Registry check.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and active auto insurance that meets state minimum requirements.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate client involvement in support groups and assess progress as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Maintain active supervision of clients, including monitoring for safety, room checks, and behavioral observations.
• Conduct psychoeducational classes using evidence-based materials.
• Transport clients to outside support groups, appointments, and events as assigned.
• Document client medication administration schedule and vitals monitoring.
• Perform client drug screens and searches of facility per program policies.
• Perform client record maintenance.
• Maintain adequate stock of supplies.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:Provides support for clients with substance/co-occurring disorders through monitoring, ensuring safety, and assisting with daily therapeutic and recovery activities in a residential treatment setting.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Facilitate client involvement in support groups and assess clients' progress on an individual basis as part of a multi-disciplined treatment teamMaintain active supervision of clients, including monitoring for safety, room checks, and behavioral observations/check-insPerform client record maintenanceMaintain adequate stock of suppliesConduct psychoeducational classes, utilizing evidence-based materialsExplain and enforce program policies/proceduresTransport clients to outside support groups, appointments, and other events as assigned by their supervisor.Document client administered medication schedule and monitoring of vitalsPerform client drug screens and searches of facility per program policiesQUALIFICATIONS:High school diploma or equivalentAttest to having a minimum of one year personal recovery experience (if applicable)Preference given to individuals with one year experience in substance use/co-occurring field and a working knowledge of the 12-Step recovery modelMust pass a Criminal Record Check and Sexual Offender Registry checkMust have a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and active auto insurance that meets state minimum requirementsJOB REQUIREMENTS / EXPECTATIONS:May require transporting clients to appointments, activities, or other program-related needs.Position is in a residential clinical treatment setting. Environment is fast-paced, client-focused, and may include exposure to individuals experiencing emotional distress, withdrawal symptoms, or behavioral instability. Requires ability to recognize such changes and respond appropriately, following crisis-prevention and de-escalation procedures.Role encourages consistently upholding program rules and policies in a fair, respectful, and professional manner that provides corrective feedback and redirection to clients. Also requires ability to document and communicate incidents/concerns clearly to the clinical team.Involves building rapport with clients, while maintaining clear therapeutic and ethical boundaries.Position requires participate in ongoing training, supervision, and meetings to maintain skills and stay aligned with program expectations.Role involves protecting client privacy in accordance with HIPAA and organizational standards.Requires adapting to weekend and/or evening and holiday schedules, depending on client and program needs.Position involves utilizing 60% of work time in direct client contact activities.CORE VALUES:All employees must be willing to live our company's core values.Integrity – Exhibiting the highest moral, ethical and legal standards. Doing the right thing – even when no one else is looking.Teamwork – Putting team success over personal success. Actively valuing the strengths and talents of others.Trust/Respect– Seeing and believing in the good intentions of others. Interacting with others in a way that makes them feel valued. Listening without judging. Offering understanding and acceptance.Care/Compassion – Demonstrating unconditional kindness, concern and empathy. Exhibiting genuine concern for others.Ownership/Accountability – Taking personal responsibility for one’s work, actions and feelings. Accepting responsibility for and learning from mistakes.