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Direct Care Specialist - CA

Alsana · Carpinteria, United States Of America · Onsite

$43,680.00  -  $43,680.00

  • Junior
  • Office in Carpinteria
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The Company

Alsana is an eating disorder recovery community with 8 locations nationwide plus our virtual program. We provide superior and committed care to help those on their journey to a healthy and successful recovery. From the Latin roots meaning “all” or “total health,” Alsana offers a new philosophy of care centered on our clients’ full well-being. We address the aspects of eating disorders that often go untreated in traditional recovery programs. Our culture creates a working environment of communication, collaboration, compassion, and integrity—all of which are necessary to craft unique treatment plans tailored to our clients’ needs and outcomes.

The Role

As a Direct Care Specialist at Alsana, you will be an integral part of an inter-disciplinary mental health environment that supports our therapists, dietitians, and nurses in achieving their discipline specific treatment plans. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

 • Always maintains each client’s physical and psychological safety including assigned tasks, e.g. taking and recording vital signs, weights, recording meals and reporting results to nursing and/or the physician.

 • Completes accurate documentation of observations and notifies supervisor of any unusual findings, e.g. change in vital signs, unusual weight change, refusing meals, etc. 

• Documents patient progress per procedure. 

• Assists with the provision of basic first aid as directed by the RN/LVN staff according to facility policy, including all appropriate follow-up documentation. 

• Ensures that documentation accurately reflects all changes in client’s condition and notifies the nurse and interdisciplinary team members per program policy. 

• Provides one-on-one assistance to clients in crisis as directed by the nurse or therapist and the client’s plan of care. 

• Assists clients with nutritional and dietary needs as indicated by the facility’s nutritionist and interdisciplinary plan. 

• Keeps clients and significant others informed. Assists with family concerns in a pleasant and efficient manner. Seek assistance from licensed staff when needed. 

• Drives Clients in company vehicle to outings, doctor appointments, pharmacy, and other needs as they arise. 

• Maintains and communicates the level system with clients. Advises licensed staff of issues related to level system compliance. 

• Leads/Co-leads and facilitates groups for Residential/ Partial Hospital/Intensive Outpatient Clients. participate in an evening and weekend group rotation.


QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma required.

• One year of experience in the field of behavioral health. 

• Must have current Adult CPR/AED certification, preferably through the American Heart Association or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment 

• Must have ServSafe certification, or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment. 

• Current valid and unencumbered state specific driver’s license. 

• Knowledge regarding supervision of others. 

• Physically able to perform most household duties and engage in basic recreational activities such as walking, etc.


 Benefits

  • Comprehensive Benefits for full time staff
  • Generous Paid Time Off, Sick Time Off and Holidays
  • Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance
  • 401k Plan (Pre and Post Tax)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • LifeMart Employee Discounts
  • Tuition Discount Program
  • Free EAP services
  • Free meals and snacks (position specific)

 Are you ready to let your light shine?! Join the Alsana team today!