Indian Rivers Behavioral Health - Tuscaloosa, AL
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Tuscaloosa, AL
About the position
The Administrative Assistant/Direct Care Staff Floater position at Indian Rivers Behavioral Health involves providing support in a crisis center environment. The role requires effective communication and teamwork to assist clients with mental health and substance use disorders. Responsibilities include client transportation, front-desk registration, observation, education, and maintaining confidentiality while adhering to organizational policies and standards.
Responsibilities
- Provide transportation for clients as needed.
- Perform client front-desk registration process as assigned by supervisor.
- Work assigned shifts, weekends, holidays, and overnight as scheduled.
- Perform observation of clients as directed by your supervisor.
- Assist in client education of symptoms and illness management as directed by supervisor.
- Gain certification in the management of disruptive behaviors and de-escalation techniques.
- Assist as needed in providing meals to clients.
- Assist as needed in general cleaning at the Crisis Center.
- Document all clinical notes in accordance with agency policies and within 24 hours.
- Conduct client trainings as assigned by supervisor.
- Maintain communication and awareness of current events by reading memos, e-mails, bulletin boards, and communication logs.
- Work independently and/or with teams to complete assigned tasks accurately and in a timely manner with minimum supervision.
- Support Organizational Code of Conduct, Standards Compliance, HIPAA and Security Programs by ensuring job tasks are performed in a legal and ethical manner.
- Maintain the confidential nature of all client and Organization related activities.
- Adhere to attendance and punctuality policy by allowing adequate time to arrive, clock-in and assume responsibilities.
- Comply with all standards related to safety and health by maintaining current TB Test, CPR/First Aid, CPI, and by reporting infections and on-the-job injuries.
- Identify opportunities for improving the quality of services provided by the department and the organization.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Operations Manager or Crisis Center Director.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience working with clients with mental illness and/or developmental disabilities preferred.
- One (1) year experience in a mental health setting preferred.
- Current driver's license and good driving record as defined by Indian Rivers' policy.
- Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in communication skills.
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Prescription drug insurance
- Vision insurance
