Patient Advocate -7A-3P Sat/Sun Required

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

• 7a-3p
• 16 - 32 hours
• Saturday and Sunday Required
• .***Weekend availability Required***

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

Responsibilities include:

• ensures the safety of the guests and the environment.
• Documents observations and communicates concerns to the nursing/clinical and administrative staff.
• Serves as role model, demonstrating an understanding of the fundamentals of a balanced recovery program.
• Coordinates care and ensures that clients are in educational groups and aware of unit expectations.
• Transportation of Guests
• Maintains confidentiality of information and records.
• Recognizes and assists in crisis situations and provides appropriate interventions based on training and experience.
• Escorts guests 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 Behavioral Health and or Substances Abuses Treatment Facility 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.

• LGBTQ+ friendly workplace
• Paid time off
• Medical Dental Vision Benefits
• 401K employer matching

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: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Clinic
• Outpatient

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Every weekend
• Morning shift

Application Question(s):

• RESPONSE REQUIRED : Are you available to work Saturday and Sunday ?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Behavioral Health: 1 year (Required)
• Mental & Behavioral Health Faculty: 1 year (Required)
• Mentors & Peer Support Specialists: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person