PRN Adolescent Treatment Support Technician 2 - Overnight

Description:

Do you have a passion for helping adolescents navigate their recovery journey?

Gateway Rehab Center (GRC) in Center Township, PA, is looking for a dedicated PRN Overnight Treatment Support Technician 2 to join our Adolescent Program team. This is your chance to play a hands-on role in creating a safe, supportive environment where young individuals can heal, grow, and thrive.

If you’re ready to make a lasting impact on the lives of adolescents, we invite you to bring your energy, compassion, and commitment to our mission-driven team!

Responsibilities

• Facilitates discussion groups and activities.
• Monitors patient behavior.
• Conducts handbook orientation.
• Conducts searches of patient belongings, rooms and person.
• Acts as a liaison between clinical staff and patients.
• Assists patients in completion of patient assessment forms.
• Monitors patients' phone calls to families.
• Assists with crises intervention.
• A clean driving record which allows the ability to drive patients to and from appointments, support groups, activities or other travel as assigned.
• Documents involvement with patients in progress notes.
• Collects urine and completes paperwork for drug screening as necessary.
• Provides post-discharge contacts/referrals under therapist direction.
• Monitors medication taken by clients and documents accordingly, if applicable.
• Works in the gift shop, if applicable.
• Manages menu and nutrition needs if applicable.
• Manages donation and patient requests, if applicable to the location.
• Monitors smoke breaks in the hospital setting, if applicable.
• Completes intake paperwork as needed.
• Monitors clients’ ADLs - including chores, behaviors, and grooming issues.
• Remains on duty until relieved.
• Communicates information to the treatment team.
• Transports patients to AA and NA meetings and elsewhere as needed.
• Monitors patient treatment assignments.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Attends mandatory GRC trainings and in-services.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of 12 step programs and/or other recovery support and/or addictions preferred.
• Knowledge of adolescent behavior management and care preferred

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some college preferred.
• Valid driver's license and favorable driving record required.

Additional Requirements

• Pass a PA Criminal Background Check
• Obtain PA Child Abuse and FBI Fingerprinting clearances.
• Pass Drug Screen
• TB Test
• Obtain CPR/First Aid training is required.
• This position requires mandatory staffing coverage when necessary to provide a safe treatment environment for Gateway residents.
• Required to remain awake and alert while on duty.
• If living a life of recovery, must attest to at least 18 months in recovery from substance use disorder.

Work Conditions

• Favorable working conditions.
• Minimal physical demand.
• Moderate mental demands to respond to patients' simultaneous requests.

GRC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/D/V