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American Addiction Centers · 1 day ago

Treatment Advocate (PRN)

Hollywood, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

American Addiction Centers is dedicated to providing quality care for individuals struggling with addiction and mental health disorders. The Treatment Advocate will observe client activities, assist in their recovery, and collaborate with the treatment team to ensure comprehensive care for patients.

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Responsibilities

Responsible for welcoming new patients, assisting with orientation of programming schedule and rules

Conduct patient belongings search when new patients are admitted

Complete safety rounds and security checks

Participate in coordination of patient’s daily schedule including treatment meetings, behavior interventions, and overall general observation of behavior and level of participation

Provide support and encouragement to patients

Support and encourage patient participation in group, individual, and family counseling services

Support clinical and nursing services of patients as assigned

Participate in weekly treatment team meeting and program staff meetings

Ensure that all documentation necessary meet contract, licensure, accreditation and standards for services in a timely manner following the AAC’s documentation policy guidelines

Communicate efficiently with other departments to ensure the best care for patient

Provide supportive services to outpatient and inpatient adult population

Identify situations which may be potentially harmful to patients and report any patient or safety concerns to Clinical Manager and/or CEO

Understand and abide by State Department standards, facility accreditation, AAC’s policy and procedures

Adhere to company code of ethic and maintain professional boundaries with patients at all times

Respectful of patient rights as well as understanding of patients’ unique recovery needs

Communicate with all staff, patients, and families using excellent professional written and verbal skills

Demonstrate dependability and adaptability with patients and staff

Maintains confidentiality of patient and company information

Abide by the standards of HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 guidelines

Assists in monitoring and managing patient community as a therapeutic milieu

Intervenes in crisis situations to deescalates and resolves crises

Complies with local traffic regulations and reports delays or accidents

Load or unloads baggage or express checked by passengers in baggage compartment

Performs miscellaneous errands such as store runs for patients, mail to and from post office

Makes overnight drives and extended trips requiring irregular hours

Keep vehicle clean, polished, and in operating condition

During all transports, meets and greets all clients in a professional and polite demeanor. Makes new clients feel welcomed and comfortable during trip. Assist passengers to enter and leave car

Answers any questions that new clients may have during transport to help orientate them before arriving at facility

Other task as assigned by direct supervisor within scope of practice

Qualification

Behavioral healthcare experienceElectronic health record softwareBehavioral Sciences degreeValid Driver’s LicenseMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookDependabilityCommunication skillsAdaptability