Addiction recovery assistant

Addiction recovery assistant (Ara)

Behavioral Health / Addiction Recovery Location

• Philadelphia
• PA
• Department:
• Behavioral
• Health
• Job
• Type:
• Part
• Time,
• Per
• Diem
• Schedule: Varies –
• Must be available for assigned shifts as needed
• Starting
• Pay: $19.13 per hour

Overview

The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is a trusted provider of behavioral health and addiction recovery services in Philadelphia. We deliver evidence based culturally and spiritually responsive care through inpatient and outpatient programs helping individuals achieve long term wellness and recovery.

We are seeking dependable committed and compassionate Addiction Recovery Assistants to join our Behavioral Health team. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about supporting clients in recovery maintaining structure on the unit and creating a safe therapeutic environment where clients can progress toward stability and sobriety.

Important

• All new hires must be able to attend a mandatory 5-day orientation
• Monday through
• Friday 8:30
• AM to 5:00 PM before starting their schedule. Attendance is required for employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care daily engagement and support to clients in the Residential Recovery Program
• Observe document and report client behaviors using paper and electronic charting
• Complete vital signs accu checks and other clinical tasks as assigned
• Conduct admission searches room checks and personal effects inventories
• Monitor urine collections and inspect packages brought onto the unit
• Participate in and assist with group activities and community engagement
• Escort clients to medical legal and recreational appointments
• Assist with serving meals and maintaining overall unit order
• Provide comprehensive shift reports and update required communication logs