Patient Advocate Representative

Apply Now for our Patient Advocate position that will be supporting our clients in various ways with mental and behavioral health issues here at Water Gap Wellness!

Full Time , Part Time and Various shifts available. e/o weekend Required

Days 7a -3p

Evenings 3p -11p

Nights 11p-7a

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

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinates admissions with the nursing staff to ensure the safety of the client and the client environment.
• Documents observations in patients’ medical records and communicates concerns to the nursing/clinical and administrative staff.
• Serves as a client’s role model, demonstrating an understanding of the fundamentals of a balanced recovery program.
• Coordinates client care and ensures that clients are in educational groups and aware of unit expectations.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information and records.
• Recognizes and assists in crisis situations and provides appropriate interventions based on training and experience.
• Escorts clients 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

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $14.50 – $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

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

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: One location