Clinical Associate PRN 2nd Shift - ARCH Academy
On-sitePegram, Tennessee, United States
Job Summary
Provide orientation to patients and families regarding clinical programs and services. Create a safe, therapeutic milieu by assisting counseling staff with assessments, data collection, and direct observation. Deliver addiction and recovery psycho-education to individuals, groups, and families, while facilitating community and 12-step meetings. Transport patients to therapeutic activities and off-site facilities using company vehicles. Manage the patient community, intervene in clinical crises, and assist with de-escalation, CPR, and First Aid. Document clinical information into electronic records, participate in treatment plan reviews, and recommend service improvements. Maintain confidentiality, manage company funds, and ensure proper handling of personal property.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid Tennessee Driver's License
- 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 analyze complex situations and make crucial decisions while also knowing when consultation is needed
- Ability to be open and culturally sensitive to a wide variety of patients' experiences
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to effectively speak, read and write in English
- Ability to interact with patients and co-workers in a collaborative and courteous manner while providing guidance, instruction, and/or training
- Ability to model/teach the 12 Step programs and philosophy
- Ability to deescalate a person in crisis in a calm and supportive manner; work calmly and professionally in stressful situations and ally with people in crisis
- Ability to present to hostile or disinterested groups
- If recovering, eighteen months of verifiable abstinence
- Ability to lift up to 20lbs and/or push pull up to 40lbs; move around campus on uneven and rural terrain
- Ability to speak, hear, see, sit, walk, stand, reach, and use fine/gross motor skills
- May perform CPR/First Aid as needed (being certified or eligible is required)
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- One (1) year experience in addictions treatment
- CPRS certification
- Active participation in a twelve-step program
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