Treatment Advocate/CPT (PRN Evenings)

Company Summary

If you are searching for a fulfilling place to develop your career and an opportunity to make a difference in helping others, then keep reading on. Here at AAC, we have a progressive culture; we listen to your ideas, value a work/life balance, invest in education, and we foster trust and respect for all individuals. Our exceptional comp and strong benefits include 401K, medical, dental, vision and life insurance. We are looking for our future leaders, who are not only going to fill the qualifications for this job description, but who are going to exceed expectations. Be a part of a team whose mission is to provide quality, compassionate, and innovative care to adults struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. Our purpose and passion are to empower patients, their families, and our communities by helping individuals achieve recovery and optimal wellness of the mind, body, and spirit.

Work Schedule: PRN Evenings 3p-11p. Must be able to work a combination of days of Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays.

Job Summary

This position is a hybrid position as a Treatment Advocate (TA) and Certified Phlebotomy Tech (CPT) . The TA will collaborate with the Treatment team and assist with service coordination as needed for patients. The TA also operates the company vehicle to transport clients and facility visitors. As a CPT you will perform blood draws while complying with operating procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for welcoming new patients, assisting with orientation of programming schedule and rules.
• Conduct patient belongings search when new patients are admitted.
• Complete safety rounds and security checks.
• Participate in coordination of patient’s daily schedule including treatment meetings, behavior interventions, and overall general observation of behavior and level of participation.
• Provide support and encouragement to patients.
• Support and encourage patient participation in group, individual, and family counseling services.
• Support clinical and nursing services of patients as assigned.
• Participate in weekly treatment team meeting and program staff meetings.
• Ensure that all documentation necessary meet contract, licensure, accreditation and standards for services in a timely manner following the AAC’s documentation policy guidelines.
• Communicate efficiently with other departments to ensure the best care for patient.
• Provide supportive services to outpatient and inpatient adult population.
• Identify situations which may be potentially harmful to patients and report any patient or safety concerns to Clinical Manager and/or CEO.
• Understand and abide by State Department standards, facility accreditation, AAC’s policy and procedures.
• Adhere to company code of ethic and maintain professional boundaries with patients at all times.
• Respectful of patient rights as well as understanding of patients’ unique recovery needs.
• Communicate with all staff, patients, and families using excellent professional written and verbal skills.
• Demonstrate dependability and adaptability with patients and staff.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and company information.
• Abide by the standards of HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 guidelines.
• Assists in monitoring and managing patient community as a therapeutic milieu.
• Intervenes in crisis situations to deescalates and resolves crises.
• Complies with local traffic regulations and reports delays or accidents.
• Prepare and complete necessary laboratory operations in ensure daily functioning & completion of normal assignments
• Perform laboratory procedures according to lab policies and standard operating procedures
• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment
• Perform blood draws competently and efficiently with causing as little patient discomfort as possible
• Develop, prepare, and maintain log entries, documentation records, patient notes, requisitions, and perform general clerical work
• Accurately register client samples, order tests and cancel/add tests as required
• Prioritize test orders by STAT, routine or other and alert laboratory staff as needed
• Maintain adequate supplies for phlebotomy procedures & alert supervisorial staff for orders to ensure no interruption in normal functions
• Exhibit proactive practices in effort to prevent accidents; maintains a safe, neat, and clean environment for patients, visitors, and staff
• Document and report adverse events during the work day, including patient interactions
• Vital Sign Entry
• Treatment Advocate (TA) duties as needed
• TA safety rounds every 15 or 30 minutes

Education/ Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required from an accredited institution
• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Behavioral Sciences (social sciences, human services, counseling or psychology).
• Valid Driver’s License required with insurable driving record
• Completion of national exam to receive licensure as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT/PBT). This licensure verifies you have demonstrated the ability of all procedures and possesses knowledge of all facets in phlebotomy.
• Licensure must be up to date and current at time of first day.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must be able to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and flexible hours.

Physical Requirements

“AAC is committed to principles of equal opportunities for all employees.  The Company will provide reasonable accommodations that are necessary to comply with State and Federal disability discrimination laws”

• Ability to sit, use hands and fingers, talk or hear, and smell continually.  Ability to stand, walk and reach frequently. Ability to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch occasionally.
• Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
• Close vision required to see computer monitor, read documents, and operate copy and fax machine.  Distance vision required to drive an automobile, if driving is a requirement of the job.
• Work environment is indoors and climate controlled.  Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
• Moderate noise levels as found in a business office with computer printers, households with TVs and dishwashers, and driving light traffic.

American Addiction Centers is an equal opportunity employer.  American Addiction Centers prohibits employment practices that discriminate against individuals or groups of employees on the basis of age, color disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other category deemed protected by state and/or federal law.