What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adolescent Treatment Support Technician 2 position at Gateway Rehabilitation Center Corp HQ?
Description:
ATTENTION! $1,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!
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 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
- 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
