Residential Assistant; 1st shift

Residential Assistant (1st shift)

Alpharus Health is a national nonprofit behavioral health provider dedicated to helping people build healthier lives. For nearly 60 years, we have provided substance use and mental health treatment that helps individuals, families, and communities find healing, hope, and lasting wellbeing. Our mission is simple:
We help people build healthier lives. By combining clinical expertise with a person-centered approach, we help people build the skills, resilience, and support systems needed to create meaningful, lasting change.

Residential Assistants are responsible for:

• Observe patients and monitor behavior to ensure safety and adherence to program guidelines
• Report incidents, behavioral concerns, medical issues, or missing patients to appropriate staff in a timely manner
• Document observations and patient interactions in accordance with policy
• Supervise and participate in daily patient activities and routines
• Conduct regular bed checks and patient counts in accordance with policy and procedures
• Assist with check-ins, reinforce rules, and encourage engagement in treatment
• Support a structured and therapeutic environment
• Provide input to treatment team regarding patient behavior, progress, and concerns
• Assist in maintaining consistency in behavioral expectations and interventions
• Coordinate and drive patients to appointments, work, school, or approved activities
• Perform basic administrative tasks (phones, filing, documentation support, scheduling as needed)
• Support patient events and structured activities
• Assist with educational groups or activities under supervision, in accordance with state regulations
• Collect specimens and administer screenings (e.g., urine, breathalyzer) as permitted by policy and training

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required. Related experience in the behavioral field preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age to operate company vehicles and meet all driver eligibility requirements, including a valid driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record, in accordance with company policy and insurance guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries, consistently enforce program rules and expectations, and interact with patients in a compassionate, respectful, and recovery-oriented manner.
• Strong observation, communication, documentation, and de-escalation skills required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the facility for extended periods while supervising and interacting with patients
• Ability to observe and assess patient behavior, including recognizing changes in physical condition or safety risks
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with patients, staff, and external parties
• Ability to respond appropriately in emergency or crisis situations, including implementing de-escalation techniques
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and complete documentation using electronic systems
• Ability to drive and travel locally to transport patients and attend meetings, as required
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally

Compensation:
Range is between $16.20 - $18.00 per hour. Starting rates are determined based on years of experience, qualifications, and relevant skills. Alpharus Health conducts annual performance reviews, with merit increase eligibility determined by employee performance and organizational financial performance.

Benefits at Alpharus:

• Health and Wellness:
  Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums
• Employee assistance programs focused on mental health
• Financial Wellbeing: 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match
• Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Alpharus
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Flexibility and Time Off: 18 paid time off days per year – accrual rates increase with years of service
• 9 paid company holidays
• Work-life-balance
• Personal Development:
  Training & Development Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 per calendar year
• eLearning access to online courses that provide CEU's and job-related training
• Clinical Supervision:
  Formal and informal guidance

Alpharus Health is an Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets.