Patient Advocate, Full Time E/O Weekend Required

Apply Now for our Patient Advocate position at Water Gap Wellness!

• Full Time 40 hours per week
• ***Weekend availability Required***
• Part Time every Weekend available

Water Gap Wellness provides out patient PHP and IOP services to clients that have Mental Health and Substance use disorder.

Responsibilities include:

• Serves as a client's role model, demonstrating an understanding of the fundamentals of a balanced recovery program.
• Coordinates client care and ensures that clients are in educational groups and aware of unit expectations.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information and records.
• Recognizes and assists in crisis situations and provides appropriate interventions based on training and experience.
• Escorts clients for meals, appointments or other related activities
• Transport clients to other facilities
• Facilitates or co-facilitates CD Educational groups.
• Attends monthly meetings or scheduled trainings.
• May provide client transportation for some shifts and/or specific facility locations.

Qualifications:

• Experience in Mental /Behavioral Health and or Substances Abuses Treatment Facility strongly preferred
• Strong Communication
• High School Diploma/GED Required.
• BA Degree preferred
• 18 years or older
• Valid DMV Required

EOE

Water Gap Wellness provided the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

• Paid time off
• Medical Dental Vision Benefits
• 401K employer matching
• EAP
• MORE

About us

Water Gap Wellness is located in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania (a short 4 mile ride from the Water Gap Wellness Inn), is dedicated to providing an exceptional, individualized, holistic wellness program for those seeking help in substance use and/or mental health disorders. We are proud to offer a continuum of service levels aimed at discovering the root cause of the problem.

We Treat the Person, not the Diagnosis

Our holistic approach is designed to restore balance, and re-calibrate the mind, body and spirit through a combination of masterfully-planned clinical sessions and extraordinary experiential experiences.

Our programs are licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and the Drug and Alcohol Programs of Pennsylvania and offer an on-site Psychiatrist five days each week, two 1-on-1 sessions weekly with masters-level clinicians, group therapy daily, recreational activities lead by NOLS-Certified instructor, relapse prevention through exposure therapy, seasoned mental health professionals and so much more.

Our curriculum offers various levels of care and incorporates wellness into every aspect of our programming. We treat the person, not the diagnosis and help people learn healthy coping skills to move forward into healthy daily living patterns.

Our Mission Water Gap Wellness, through its holistic approach that treats the whole person, empowers those with substance abuse and mental health disorders to reclaim their lives and families.

Our Goals To deliver the most effective, evidence-based treatment for substance use disorders, mental health disorders and/or co-occurring with a continuum of care that is client-focused and personalized to provide lasting results.

Our Values Our professional and caring staff is dedicated to earning the trust of its clients, inspiring hope within them, and empowering them to reclaim their lives.

Once empowered, our clients have enormous gratitude for their renewed chance on life, and their feelings of acceptance and belonging give them the perseverance to face the challenges of each day.

“THE GAP”

• TRUST
• HOPE
• EMPOWER
• GRATITUDE
• ACCEPTANCE
• PERSEVERANCE

At Water Gap Wellness, we believe if individuals can get to the root of their problems, healing can truly begin. Through our comprehensive clinical and experiential programming, we are able to meet clients at any stage of their wellness journey and guide them to a hopeful tomorrow.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Addiction Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Rotating weekends

Application Question(s):

• Response required :

Are you available to work rotating weekends?

• Response Required :

Are you currently employed? If yes, why are you looking to leave your current employer?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Mental & Behavioral Health Faculty: 2 years (Required)
• Behavioral Health: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Delaware Water Gap, PA 18327: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $20