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About the Role

Wellbridge is committed to creating an environment where those struggling with substance use disorders can find hope, healing, and a path toward recovery. We believe in prioritizing patient-centered care, ensuring that each person who walks through our doors receives the utmost compassion and support on their journey to wellness.

Responsibilities

Provide care and support to patients in all program levels of care, including reporting medical concerns, point-of-care testing, biometrics, EKGs, specimen collection, assisting with activities of daily living, mobility, language services, observation checks, witnessing skin assessments, medical and psychiatric observations, patient transfers, discharges, and assistance with medical procedures.
Provide patient education, including unit orientation and advisement of program rules and regulations.
Monitor and assist patients in adhering to treatment plans, schedules, and appointments.
Provide non-clinical counseling and emotional support to patients, promoting a therapeutic and empathetic environment.
Conduct belongings and room searches.
Facilitate therapeutic groups relevant to substance use disorders and recovery.
Facilitate and support patients with transportation to off-premises events and escort patients to off-site appointments.
Implement crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques, and assist in medical and psychiatric emergencies.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for coordinated care and participate in clinical team meetings.
Document interventions, progress, and incidents in medical records.
Monitor medical supply PAR levels and replenish stock.
Monitor business center use.
Implement mitigation strategies and routinely reassess.
Maintain a safe and caring environment, delivering care in a culturally sensitive manner consistent with Wellbridge's mission, vision, and values.

Requirements

High school diploma or its educational equivalent.
General knowledge of substance use and/or mental health disorders.
BLS certification within 60 days of hire; current BLS cert preferred.
Demonstrated communication, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills.
Current NYS driver’s license and clean driving record.

Skills

Communication skills
Critical thinking skills
Interpersonal skills
Crisis intervention
De-escalation techniques

Location

On-site

Work Type

Full Time
12 hrs shifts

Experience Level

Not specified

Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Benefits

Comprehensive and affordable benefits
Lifestyle perks
Free cafeteria service
On-site gym/wellness center

About the Company

Wellbridge is committed to creating an environment where those struggling with substance use disorders can find hope, healing, and a path toward recovery.
We believe in prioritizing patient-centered care, ensuring that each person who walks through our doors receives the utmost compassion and support on their journey to wellness.

Equal Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or familial status, pregnancy, reproductive health decision making, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.