Therapist Assistant Weekend Supervisor

Maryland Addiction Recovery Center; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland Addiction Recovery Center is seeking a Therapist Assistant Weekend Supervisor for Towson, MD. The role reports to the Director of Support Services and focuses on supervising Therapist Assistants during weekend shifts, ensuring patient safety, and adherence to facility policies.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, strong verbal and written communication, basic computer skills, and a valid driver's license with at least four years of driving. EMR experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to use basic computer skills and create clinical notation.
• Valid driver's license for minimum of 4 years; supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Therapist Assistants during Weekend Shifts.
• Communicate staff issues to Director of Support Services.
• Oversee the weekend shifts and provide guidance on documentation, ethics, and patient boundaries.
• Educate and assist patients on basic life skills and personal management.
• Monitor progress and document shift notes and reports.
• Advocate for patients and maintain patient rights.
• Transport patients as needed and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Basic computer skills

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

EMR software

Job description

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Therapist Assistant Weekend Supervisor

103 - TA Full Time Towson, MD, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1097

Salary Range: $19.50 To $22.00 Hourly

Overview:

The Therapist Assistant Weekend Supervisor is responsible for ensuring patients are safe, accounted for, and following their daily schedules within the facility’s policies and procedures and in accordance with the standards of the State and Federal regulations. The Therapist Assistant Weekend Supervisor is also responsible for overseeing Therapist Assistants during the Weekend shifts.

Duties:

• Supervise Therapist Assistants during Weekend Shifts
• Communicate all staff issues to Director of Support Services
• Oversee the weekend shifts
• Provide necessary guidance to staff on documentation, communication, ethics, and patient boundaries
• Serve in a supportive and guiding role to all patients
• Educate and assist patients on basic life skills such as personal management, socialization skills, community involvement, and health and safety
• Monitor and report all progress/lack of progress of patients on a consistent basis, document, and submit documentation to appropriate staff members via shift notes, shift reports, verbal communication, etc.
• Advocate for patients and always respect the rights of patients
• Perform urinalysis with patients
• Observe patients self-administer medication according to doctors’ orders as needed
• Respond appropriately to all emergency/crisis situations
• Transport patients in MARC vehicles to groups and appointments as needed

Required:

High school diploma or equivalent education; excellent verbal and writing communication skills; ability to use basic computer skills and create clinical notation; valid driver's licenses for minimum of 4 years; Supervisory experience preferred

Preferred experience includes:

Prior experience working in dual diagnosis, mental health, substance abuse, and/or healthcare field; prior experience with EMR software; knowledge of addictions, addiction treatment, 12 Step recovery process.

A person must be at least 21 years old to drive a MARC vehicle and have an acceptable MVR record per company insurance guidelines.