Treatment Assistant - Full-Time AAMC

Essential Job Duties

• Provides supervision and support for patients and their activities.
• Maintains adequate supply of welcome materials for new patients.
• Orients new patients concerning treatment expectations, patient rights and responsibilities.
• Supervises resident environment and activities, including clarification and reminders of program guidelines and rules.
• Conducts room searches according to program standards as needed.
• Transports patients to and from groups, breaks, meals and outside appointments as needed.
• Maintains awareness of patient room assignments and counselor/case manager patient assignments; communicates with patient's counselor, supervisor or other staff as needed if issues arise.
• Aids and accompanies patients during discharge processes.
• Facilitates educational and/or skill-building groups as assigned and may be responsible for group coverage due to vacancy or absence.
• Completes needed documentation, under supervision, according to Joint Commission, COMAR, Luminis Health and Pathways' requirements.
• Communicates and collaborates with other Pathways staff to manage emergent and complex patient problems, concerns or other issues including those arising in the treatment environment.
• Attends and participates in monthly TA meeting, multidisciplinary/all-staff meetings as assigned and regular supervision along with in-service and other assigned trainings.
• Works collaboratively with patients and multi-disciplinary teams, under supervision, to provide care based on patient’s unique needs, strengths, values and preferences.

Education/Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• A college degree in behavioral health or human services is strongly preferred.
• One year of work experience required; work experience in behavioral health or personal recovery experience (minimum of two years personal recovery) strongly preferred.
• Two to four college level behavioral health internships may substitute on a 1:1 basis for up to two years work experience; Pathways internships strongly preferred.

License/Certifications

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through approved Luminis Health system required within 30 days of hire.
• Valid Maryland driver's license and driving record with no more than two points.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all types of disciplines and personalities while maintaining a positive and healthful work environment.
• Display personal attributes of compassion, integrity, honesty and willingness to engage in critical self-appraisal.
• Demonstrate ability to balance initiative/working independently while accepting feedback and direction.

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands

• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently to move objects, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Flexibility to work occasionally outside normal daytime work hours.
• Must be able to observe and note patient behaviors as needed including during group activities.
• Must be able to hear typical environmental sounds including during background noise.
• Can understand and operate from the conceptual basis of tasks and activities.
• Ability to move tables and chairs for setting up rooms for counseling.

Luminis Health Benefits Overview

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Retirement Plan with employer contribution.
• Paid Time Off.
• Tuition Assistance Benefits.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program.
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees.
• Wellness Programs/Employee Assistance Programs and more.