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Salary: 18.18-23.89 USD

Facility: Sisters of Charity Hospital St Joseph Campus

Shift: Shift 2

Status: Part Time w/Benefits FTE: 0.400000

Bargaining Unit: CWA Local 1168

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Days and Evenings

Hours:

11a-7p

Summary:

Assists both clinical and medical staff to ensure a safe environment for both staff and patients. Completes rounding as directed, reports any issues to supervisor/manager immediately. Acts as liaison between staff and patients to promote consistent and timely intervention. Assists with the admission/discharge processes as requested. Participates as a member of the treatment team in a manner consistent with the Mission, Vision and Values of Catholic Health.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

+ High school diploma

+ NYS driver's license required

+ Associate degree in Substance abuse, Human Services or Criminal Justice and preferred

EXPERIENCE

+ One (1) year experience working in a behavior health or allied field required

+ 2 years' direct patient care working with individuals with substance abuse and/or mental Health diagnosis preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

+ Able to demonstrate basic knowledge of substance use disorders and the recovery process

+ Experience with and aptitude for basic computer skills

+ Able to communicate directly , using clinical language

+ Employs a consistent patient centered approach

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT

+ May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases

+ May be exposed to toxic chemicals

+ Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances

+ May be exposed to/occasionally exposed to patient elements

+ Exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries and illness)

+ Subject to varying and unpredictable situations

+ Handles emergency or crisis situations

+ Subject to many interruptions

+ Required Protective Equipment

+ Non-Sterile Medical Gloves

+ Gown

+ Mask

REQNUMBER: 40940