Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center

Title:  Treatment Assistant

Department:  Luminis Health/Behavioral Health Pathways

Reports To:  20002-10035-0006360

Cost Center/Job Code: 20002-10035-000643

FLSA Status:  Non - Exempt

Position Objective:

This position is responsible for general supervision of residents and their activities, milieu management and facilitation of group meetings.  Our treatment philosophy is based on evidence based practices and multiple pathways to recovery; all staff collaborate to provide a treatment environment of learning, growth, and individualized clinical interventions to foster patient success.

Essential Job Duties:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Provides supervision and support for patients and their activities:Maintain adequate supply of welcome materials for new patients.Orients new patients concerning treatment expectations, patient rights and responsibilities.Provides supervision of resident environment and activities, including clarification and reminders of program guidelines and rules.Conduct searches and drug testing according to program standards as needed.Transports patient to and from groups, breaks, meals and outside appointments as needed.Maintain awareness of patient room assignments and counselor/case manager patient assignments; communicate with patient’s counselor, supervisor or other staff as needed if issues arise.Assist and accompany patients during discharge processes.Facilitate educational and/or skill building groups as assigned and may be responsible for group coverage due to vacancy or absence.Complete needed documentation, under supervision, according to Joint Commission, COMAR, Luminis Health and Pathways’ requirements.Communicate and collaborate with other Pathways staff to manage emergent and complex patient problems, concerns or other issues including those arising in the treatment environment. Participate in clinical inpatient team meetings, multidisciplinary staff meetings and supervision along with in-service and other assigned trainings.Work collaboratively with patient and multi-disciplinary teams, under supervision, to provide care based on patient’s unique needs, strengths, values and preferences.Pathways provides multiple levels of care; every staff member has a role in our patients’ success and staff may be asked to work in other areas of admission or treatment as needed.

Educational/Experience Requirements:

Required Minimum Education. The minimum level of education for this position includes:  High school diploma or equivalent required. Requires general understanding of substance use disorders and awareness that patients may have co-occurring mental health issues. College course work in behavioral health or human services preferred.

Required Minimum Experience: Previous work experience in behavioral health or personal recovery experience (minimum of two years recovery required).

Required License/Certifications:

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through approved Luminis Health system required within 30 days of hire.

Valid Maryland driver’s license and driving record with no more than two points.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all types of disciplines and personalities while maintaining a positive and healthful work environment. 

Display personal attributes of compassion, integrity, honesty and willingness to engage in critical self-appraisal. 

Demonstrate ability to balance initiative/working independently while accepting feedback and direction.

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:

Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Flexibility to work occasionally outside normal daytime work hours.

Must be able to observe and note patient behaviors as needed including during group activities.

Must be able to hear typical environmental sounds including during some background noise.

Can understand and operate from the conceptual basis of tasks and activities.

Ability to move tables and chairs for setting up rooms for counseling. 

There is reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.