Patient Support Specialist

Welcome! We're excited you're considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you'll find other important information about this position. Responsible for delivering paraprofessional health care under supervision. In collaboration with nursing staff, maintains a therapeutic environment. Responsible for providing a broad range of treatment and rehabilitation activities for the population served. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: Obtain certification in HeartSaver First Aid within 30 days of hire date EXPERIENCE: Two years of college study PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing EXPERIENCE: Prior experience working with substance use disorder CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned. Applies effective communication techniques in collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team and in interacting with patients and significant others in therapeutic relationships. Provides structure and maintains a therapeutic environment, as an active member of the health team, taking developmental age of patient into account (as determined and directed by the master treatment plan). Maintenance of the therapeutic environment includes providing care to patients in a manner that considers safety (i.e. rounds), patients' rights and comfort. Utilizes the individualized care plan for assistance in identifying and