Gateway Rehab Center (GRC) has an outstanding opportunity for a PRN Treatment Support Technician on the Co-Occurring team located in Center Township, PA. Our technician facilitates programming and assures the integrity of the therapeutic milieu. This position receives frequent supervision and instruction.
Responsibilities
- Facilitates discussion groups and activities.
- Monitors patient behavior.
- Conducts handbook orientation.
- Conducts searches of patient belongings, rooms and person.
- Acts as a liaison between clinical staff and patients.
- Assists patients in completion of patient assessment forms.
- Assists with phone calls to family members/friends and referral sources.
- Assists with crises intervention.
- Transports patients to meetings, if applicable.
- Documents involvement with patients in progress notes.
- Collects urine and completes paperwork for drug screening as necessary.
- Provides post-discharge contacts/referrals under therapist direction.
- Monitors medication taken by clients and documents accordingly, if applicable.
- Works in the gift shop, if applicable.
- Manages menu and nutrition needs if applicable.
- Manages donation and patient requests, if applicable to the location.
- Monitors smoke breaks in the hospital setting, if applicable.
- Completes intake paperwork as needed.
- Monitors clients’ ADLs - including chores, behaviors, and grooming issues.
- Remains on duty until relieved.
- Attends mandatory GRC trainings and in-services.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of 12 step programs and/or other recovery support and/or addictions preferred.
- Ability to adhere to ethical guidelines and maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
- Ability to convey information in a clear and concise manner.
- Ability to listen to patients without judgement.
- Ability to show empathy and understanding to patients.
