Clinical Associate Recreation Assistant (Sunday-Thursday 10:00Am-6:00Pm)

We are looking for you! Do you want to be a part of the team that transforms lives? Cumberland Heights is more than a campus on 177 acres, it’s a community. Our mission is providing the highest quality care possible for persons and families who are at risk for or who are suffering from the disease of chemical dependency. Treatment encompasses the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of recovery by offering a safe, loving and healing environment, combining professional excellence and the principles of the Twelve Steps.

Cumberland Heights Foundation offers a comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• Medical, Dental and Vision effective 1st day of month following 28 days of employment
• Employer Contribution for Health Saving Account or Health Reimbursement Account
• 401K with Company match up to 5% after 90 days of employment
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual beginning day (1) one and up to 20 days of PTO the first year

POSITION SUMMARY

The Clinical Associate is responsible for assisting counseling staff members with providing direct and indirect services to a specified group and/or population of patients, including facilitation of a safe and therapeutic milieu. In addition, the Clinical Associate assists counseling staff in assessing the patients’ daily needs, as well as assisting them to become involved in their own treatment and recovery experience.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include some or all of the following depending on assigned area and shift:

1. This position is primarily focused on recreation and recreational activities. Ropes certification and adventure based training/participation is required
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3. Provides information, including formal and informal orientation, to patients or family members regarding clinical programs and services including content, schedules, guidelines, etc.
4. Helps to create a welcoming, safe and healing environment is maintained for each patient and family throughout the continuum of care.
5. Assists counseling staff with assessment, both initial and ongoing, by data collection and direct observation of the patient and/or family within the therapeutic milieu.
6. Provides addiction and recovery related psycho-education to individuals, groups, and families as assigned, as well as facilitating and/or coordinating community groups, in-house and outside 12 step meetings, and 12 Step discussion/study groups.
7. Transports patients to 12 Step meetings and/or other therapeutic recreation activities as assigned, operating company vehicles within the guidelines of the Fleet Management Safety Program.
8. Assists Activities Services staff members with recreation, art, music, and adventure based therapies as assigned.
9. Manages the patient community as a therapeutic milieu, holding patients and families accountable for behavior consistent with community guidelines and recovery.
10. Intervenes in clinical and community crises in such a manner as to use crises for therapeutic value.
11. Assists in de-escalation and management of crises, including performing CPR and First Aid as needed
12. Participates in team meetings, treatment plan reviews, staff meetings, and quality management teams, as assigned
13. Documents pertinent clinical information into the electronic patient record.
14. Recommends ways to improve the quality and delivery of services.
15. Ensures proper handling and distribution of company funds.
16. Maintains confidentiality of company and patient information.
17. Reacts productively to change.
18. Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

During ropes week, which will be every 4 weeks, this schedule will be Monday -Friday 8am to 4pm.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED required with Bachelor’s degree preferred; one year experience in addictions treatment preferred; and/or equivalent experience in job related activities.

OTHER SKILLS

Ability to speak, hear, see, sit, walk and stand; ability to speak, read and write in English; excellent interpersonal skills; good problem-solving and analytical skills; excellent written and oral communication skills; basic computer skills; driver’s license with F endorsement; understanding of 12 Step programs and philosophy with ability to model/teach same; ability to present to hostile or disinterested groups; ability to engage with clients as an ally; ability to remain calm in stressful and/or crisis situations; CPR, First Aid, Handle with Care certification or eligible; knowledge of and ability to apply information regarding cultural/age/population specific characteristics to patient care in assigned area; for Family Services Clinical Associate, knowledge of the impact of addiction and recovery on the family system, as well as available community resources for this population. If recovering, one years of recovery required with five years preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Position is on a campus setting that involves walking from building to building, as well as being active and awake during nighttime hours; position involves everyday risks or discomforts requiring normal safety precautions. Position may be subject to unusual working hours. Position may have direct contact with volatile individuals and may require additional safety precautions. Position may be subject to local travel.