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Job Description

Description :

Casa Serena is a residential substance use, mental health, trauma and eating disorder treatment center for women only. We are currently looking to add creative, compassionate and innovative individuals to the team in the position of Behavioral Health Program Assistant!

As Santa Barbara's only licensed and accredited treatment program for women, we deliver high quality integral care in a collaborative team environment. Our unique curriculum is designed to help women and staff flourish. We believe in providing our staff with the resources and tools necessary to make a lasting impression on our vulnerable population. This is an excellent position for growth and someone who wants to be in the mental health field.

Benefits

90% Employer Paid Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
10% 401k Employer Match
3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) Annually

Availability

Must be able to work PM Shifts : 3pm to 11 : 15pm, Monday thru Sunday

Primary Purpose and Function

The Program Assistant oversees the clients’ daily activities by maintaining a structured environment within the facility. This position also supports the clinical and medical departments while providing a safe, positive, intellectual, and emotional social living environment for all clients.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Provide clinical, medical, administrative and operational support to all departments

Support the Residential Manager with compliance across all governing entities

Assist clients in meeting program requirements while upholding the organizational structure

Collaborate with colleagues via team meetings

Provide psychoeducation support to clients as guided by the clinical team

Assist with client admissions and discharges

Observe and report client behavior that may require medical or psychological intervention

Provide accurate and clinically minded documentation throughout shift according to policies and procedures

Transport and supervise clients to various activities

Facilitate medication observation

Perform crisis management as needed

Perform High Risk Rounds and Withdrawal Screenings as guided by the Healthcare Manager and MEdical Team

Conduct UA drug screening and perform room and property searches

Facilitate a variety of group activities

Assist all departments in providing a professional and compassionate environment

Ensure a safe environment throughout the facility

Requirements :

Core Competency (minimum skills, knowledge and experience needed to perform essential functions and responsibilities)

Client intakes & discharges

Drug testing

Room and belongings searches

Crisis management

Self - administered medication observation

Possess a professional demeanor and a collaborative spirit.

Have a general understanding and / or training in cultural diversity issues.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience in a behavioral health treatment facility preferred.

Basic computer skills.

Ability to communicate clearly, both in writing and verbally with clients, administration.

Valid driver’s license and current personal auto insurance.

Clean driving record and insurable by our insurance carrier.

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