Treatment Assistant / Per Diem

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Treatment Assistant / Per Diem- BHLink

(Per Diem)

Location:

East Providence, RI

All staff must be vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to starting work, unless a certified medical exemption accommodation is granted. Proof of vaccination must be shown upon hire.

The BH Link is searching for enthusiastic professionals who are looking to make a positive impact in the Rhode Island community! The BH Link is a 24/7 triage facility providing assessment and referral services for adults experiencing mental health and/or substance use crises. The role of the Treatment Assistant will be to provide a warm welcome for clients visiting the program and to provide support to the clinical team throughout the client’s time there.

Other Roles and Responsibilities:

- Assist clients in filling out paperwork, as needed,

- Provide information about the BH Link for clients, friends, and family.

- Help to ensure the comfort and safety of clients throughout their visit to BH Link.

- Monitor facility cameras and help to ensure environmental safety on and around the grounds of the program.

- Guide clients through safety checks during their entry into the BH Link facility.

- Assist in facilitating transportation to and from the BH Link facility, as needed.

- Assure that treatment bays are presentable and safe prior to the transition of a client from the waiting room to the treatment bay.

- Maintain documentation and logs, as appropriate.

- Provide additional clinical and administrative support as needed.

Desired Skills:

- Personable and compassionate in approach.

-Able to build rapport with clients within a short period of time.

- Able to apply learned verbal de-escalation techniques with clients in crisis.

- Works well in a team setting and communicates effectively with other professionals.

- Proactive and engaged when working with clients and co-workers.

- Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively in fast-paced environments.

- Multilingual professionals are encouraged to apply (and reimbursed accordingly).

Experience and Education:

- Minimum high school diploma (or equivalent)

- Preferred 1-2 years' experience in human services or other relevant experience

Company info

NRI Community Service