What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct care / support worker - eating disorder program position at Be Well Kentucky?
The Louisville Center for Eating Disorders (LCED) is searching for direct care staff in our growing specialty clinic. We are the only multidisciplinary clinic in Kentucky providing specialty care for eating disorders. The direct care staff will work in LCED’s Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP).
The primary job of the direct care staff will be managing and supervising patients between treatment sessions, redirecting patients for engaging in eating disorder behaviors, guiding appropriate conversations, eating meals with patients, following regulatory guidelines for food preparation, and providing basic cleaning / sanitizing of LCED space.
Administrative tasks will also be required, for example paperwork surrounding intake process, food purchasing, chart maintenance and schedule changes.
We are looking for enthusiastic, assertive, friendly, and motivated care staff to cover the following hours: 7.45am- 2.30pm Monday-Friday - with the possibility of additional tasks to extend hours to a full-time position if preferred. We are happy to consider applicants who have at least 2 days a week availability.
This role would be great for anyone looking to expand their knowledge and experience in clinical and administrative psychology.
Full training is provided.
Required skills:
- Calm, friendly manner who can redirect another person
- Proactive problem solver
- Comfortable making phone calls
- Strong attention to detail, understand the importance of following procedures
- Ability to converse with a range of age groups (patient population 13 years-adult)
- Willingness to participate in training and grow in knowledge of evidence-based treatments across a range of diverse populations
- Ability to be flexible
- Ability to comply with HIPAA and Joint Commission requirements and maintain patient privacy
PLEASE EMAIL RESUME TO : stacey.annis@bewellkentucky.com
Compensation:
Job Type: Hourly pay, $18 per hour based on experience (Health insurance available for full time employees- 30 hours a week). Background check required. Must be over 18 years old.
Salary : $18
