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Alsana offers new hope for clients with eating disorders. Combining data-driven, evidence-based treatment with a fresh approach that focuses on total health and wellness, we are Alsana. An Eating Recovery Community with 10 locations nationwide, we are here to provide superior care and help people on their journey to a recovered life.
Our culture is built on servant leadership, which places the client at the center of our model. We focus on caring for and empowering our teams so that they, in turn, can care for and empower our clients. Our culture creates a working environment of communication, collaboration, compassion and integrity that is necessary to establish high quality of care and successful outcomes for clients.
POSITION SUMMARY
Direct Care Counselors provide assistance, supervision and protective oversight of clients during assigned shifts. The direct care givers report directly to Director of Nursing.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintains each client’s physical and psychological safety at all times including assigned tasks, e.g. taking and recording vital signs, weights, recording meals and reporting results to nursing and/or the physician.
Completes accurate documentation of observations and notifies supervisor of any unusual findings, e.g. change in vital signs, unusual weight change, refusing meals, vomiting / diarrhea etc.
Documents patient progress per procedure.
Employees are called upon to drive clients to go on outings, doctor’s appointments, etc.
Assists with the provision of basic first aid as directed by the RN/LVN staff according to facility policy, including all appropriate follow-up documentation.
Ensures that documentation accurately reflects all changes in client’s condition and notifies the nurse and interdisciplinary team members per program policy.
Provides one-on-one assistance to clients in crisis as directed by the nurse or therapist and the client’s plan of care.
Assists clients with nutritional and dietary needs as indicated by the facility’s nutritionist and interdisciplinary plan.
Keeps clients and significant others informed. Assists with family concerns in a pleasant and efficient manner. Seeks assistance of licensed staff when needed.
Maintains and communicates the level system with clients. Advises licensed staff of issues related to level system compliance.
Leads/Co-leads and facilitates groups for Residential/ Partial Hospital/Intensive Outpatient Clients. Participates in an evening and weekend group rotation.
Performs all other duties assigned by supervisor.
Completes shift activities in allotted time frame.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or Master’s degree in psychology preferred.
Two years mental health experience is preferred.
Background as a certified medical technician, certified nurse assistant helpful.
Current CPR certification, preferably through the American Heart Association, or ability to obtain
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
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