Enterhealth - Van Alstyne, TX
posted 19 days ago
Part-time - Entry Level
Van Alstyne, TX
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
About the position
The Patient Advocate for Substance Abuse at Enterhealth is a part-time role focused on supporting patients and the collaborative care team in a safe and professional environment conducive to recovery. The position involves assisting patients with daily activities, ensuring safety and compliance with policies, and providing emotional support during treatment. The advocate plays a crucial role in monitoring patient progress and facilitating a supportive treatment milieu.
Responsibilities
- Promote a safe and secure environment for the delivery of care.
- Monitor environmental and campus safety and report concerns.
- Ensure clients and facility are free of alcohol, drugs, and contraband.
- Complete required documentation and notify management of contraband.
- Support clinical staff and maintain client contact, providing support during stress.
- De-escalate situations as required.
- Assist in facilitating the treatment milieu to motivate clients towards recovery.
- Monitor clients and ensure attendance at scheduled activities.
- Communicate pertinent clinical information to the treatment team.
- Complete assigned shift duties and responsibilities.
- Interact with clients and families in an advocacy role.
- Administer 'Lost & Found' items according to policy.
- Accurately document and report as required.
- Answer telephones and use the paging system appropriately.
- Accept assignments to various activities as needed.
- Participate in emergency codes to protect staff and clients.
- Participate in team meetings and Quality Improvement initiatives.
- Safely transport clients as assigned.
- Assist nursing personnel in collecting lab specimens.
- Monitor client attendance at community group sessions.
- Conduct hourly rounds to monitor client whereabouts.
- Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) as required.
- Monitor client valuables and document possession.
- Document client medical records accurately.
- Conduct and monitor scheduled smoke breaks for clients.
- Assist with client room changes and document any damages.
- Monitor compliance and control of room keys assigned to clients.
- Maintain cleanliness of campus common areas when housekeeping is off duty.
- Provide continuous client care, supervision, and role modeling.
- Maintain a professional demeanor in dress, attitude, and performance.
- Support the mission, philosophy, and goals of Enterhealth.
- Protect the organization's reputation by keeping information confidential.
- Accept ownership for accomplishing new requests and exploring opportunities.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent, or Certified Nursing Assistant, or some college education.
- 0-2 years of experience in chemical dependency or mental health technician roles.
- Strong communication skills in both oral and written formats.
- Flexibility and customer service orientation.
- Valid driver's license.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in crisis stabilization, chemical dependency, or mental illness.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Basic Life and AD&D insurance
