White Deer Run of Lehigh:
White Deer Run , Bethlehem in Lehigh County is a leading Drug & Alcohol
Addiction Rehab center which is committed to provide most comprehensive recovery
programs for men and women who are struggling with substance abuse disorder and
other mental health conditions. They empower each individual to heal and take an
active role in their recovery journey by working together with their staff of
therapists, social works, psychiatrists, etc. This center is part of The White
Deer Run Treatment Network which offers 16 programs containing comprehensive
continuum of treatment services for adults who are struggling with chemical
dependency and certain co-occurring mental health disorders.
Acadia Healthcare:
White Deer Run is a proud client of Acadia Healthcare which is a for-profit
health system, providing mental health and substance-use disorder treatments
with locations throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. As a leading
provider of behavioral healthcare services, Acadia Healthcare operates under the
large network of 227 behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 9,900
beds in 40 states and have around 20,000 employees serving approximately 70,000
patients daily.
Essential Functions:
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety
and provide excellent customer services.
• Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and
structured environment.
• Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring that supervision is
conducted at 15 minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or in
accordance with individualized supervision guidelines as needed.
• Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient's
medical record.
• Assist in providing a safe, secure and comfortable environment for patients,
significant others and staff.
• Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors and communicate
significant observations to nursing staff.
• May oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including
toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks,
hydration and changing bed linens.
• May obtain patient's vital signs, height and weight as assigned and document
in patient record.
• Facilitate patient educational-rehabilitative groups which cover a variety of
topics including social skills, coping skills, anger management and
independent living skills.
• Engage patients in activities and interactions designed to encourage
achievement of treatment goals.
• Complete and maintain required documentation. Assist with follow-up and
paperwork as required on incidents and events that may take place in the
facility.
• May provide transportation for patient or coordinate transportation with
appropriate staff member.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards
customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to
resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
Other Functions:
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
Education /Experience/Skill Requirements:
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months or more experience working with the specific population of the
facility preferred.
Licenses & Certifications:
• CPR and De-escalation and restraint certification required (training
available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.