Treatment Assistant - Full-time - AAMC

Position Objective:

This position is responsible for general supervision of residents and their activities, milieu management and facilitation of group meetings.  This position works closely with the TA Lead position and reports to the Pathways Inpatient/Residential Clinical Manager.  Our treatment philosophy is based on evidence-based practices and multiple pathways to recovery; all staff collaborate to provide a treatment environment of learning, growth, and individualized clinical interventions to promote patient success and recovery.

Essential Job Duties:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1.  Provides supervision and support for patients and their activities:

2.  Maintain adequate supply of welcome materials for new patients.

3.  Orients new patients concerning treatment expectations, patient rights and responsibilities.

4.  Provides supervision of resident environment and activities, including clarification and reminders of program guidelines and rules.

5.  Conduct room searches according to program standards as needed.

6.  Transports patient to and from groups, breaks, meals and outside appointments as needed.

7.  Maintain awareness of patient room assignments and counselor/case manager patient assignments; communicate with patient's counselor, supervisor or other staff as needed if issues arise.

8.  Assist and accompany patients during discharge processes.

9.  Facilitate educational and/or skill building groups as assigned and maybe responsible for group coverage due to vacancy or absence.

10. Complete needed documentation, under supervision, according to Joint Commission, COMAR, Luminis Health and Pathways' requirements.

11. Communicate and collaborate with other Pathways staff to manage emergent and complex patient problems, concerns or other issues including those arising in the treatment environment.

12. Attend and participate in monthly TA meeting, multidisciplinary/all staff meetings as assigned and regular supervision along with in-service and other assigned trainings.

13. Work collaboratively with patient and multi-disciplinary teams, under supervision, to provide care based on patient's unique needs, strengths, values and preferences.

14. Pathways provides multiple levels of care; every staff member has a role in our patients' success and staff may be asked to work in other areas of admission or treatment as needed.

Educational/Experience Requirements:

Required Minimum Education. The minimum level of education for this position includes: High school diploma or equivalent required; a college degree in behavioral health or human services is strongly preferred. Requires general understanding of substance use disorders and awareness that patients may have co-occurring mental health issues.

Required Minimum Experience: 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.

Required 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.

There is reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. 

There is reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Luminis Health Benefits Overview:

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