Clinical Associate Mon Tues , Sat

Description

CUMBERLAND HEIGHTS

We are looking for you! Do you want to be a part of the team that transforms lives? Cumberland Heights is more than a campus on 177 acres, it’s a community. Our mission is providing the highest quality care possible for persons and families who are at risk for or who are suffering from the disease of chemical dependency. Treatment encompasses the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of recovery by offering a safe, loving and healing environment, combining professional excellence and the principles of the Twelve Steps.

Cumberland Heights Foundation offers a comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• Medical, Dental and Vision effective 1st day of month following 28 days of employment
• Employer Contribution for Health Saving Account or Health Reimbursement Account
• 401K with Company match and eligibility after 90 days of employment
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual beginning day (1) one and up to 20 days of PTO the first year

The Clinical Associate supports Cumberland Heights’ mission of transforming lives, giving hope and healing to those affected by alcohol or drug addiction.

The Clinical Associate is responsible for assisting counseling staff members with providing direct and indirect services to a specified group and/or population of patients, including facilitation of a safe and therapeutic milieu. In addition, the Clinical Associate assists counseling staff in assessing the patients’ daily needs, as well as assisting them to become involved in their own treatment and recovery experience.

• Provides information, including formal and informal orientation, to patients or family members regarding clinical programs and services including content, schedules, guidelines, etc.
• Helps to create a welcoming, safe and healing environment is maintained for each patient and family throughout the continuum of care.
• Assists counseling staff with assessment, both initial and ongoing, by data collection and direct observation of the patient and/or family within the therapeutic milieu.
• Assists in performing luggage and personal property searches.
• Provides addiction and recovery related psycho-education to individuals, groups, and families as assigned, as well as facilitating and/or coordinating community groups, in-house and outside 12 step meetings, and 12 Step discussion/study groups.
• Transports patients to 12 Step meetings and/or other therapeutic recreation activities as assigned, operating company vehicles within the guidelines of the Fleet Management Safety Program.
• Assists Activities Services staff members with recreation, art, music, and adventure based therapies as assigned.
• Manages the patient community as a therapeutic milieu, holding patients and families accountable for behavior consistent with community guidelines and recovery.
• Intervenes in clinical and community crises in such a manner as to use crises for therapeutic value.
• Assists in de-escalation and management of crises, including performing CPR and First Aid as needed
• Participates in team meetings, treatment plan reviews, staff meetings, and quality management teams, as assigned
• Documents pertinent clinical information into the electronic patient record.
• May assist in providing transportation for admitting and existing patients.
• Recommends ways to improve the quality and delivery of services.
• Ensures proper handling and distribution of company funds.
• Maintains confidentiality of company and patient information.
• Reacts productively to change.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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• High school diploma or GED is required with Bachelor’s degree preferred
• One (1) year experience in addictions treatment preferred
• CPRS certification is preferred but not required.
• Valid Tennessee Driver’s License preferred (may use company van to transport patients)
• Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft (Outlook, Word and Excel)
• Ability to quickly learn and use various clinical software.
• Ability to problem-solve, analyze, and interpret information.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and patient needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to…