Wellness Coordinator

Water Gap Wellness Center is Looking for a Wellness Coordinator!

Water Gap Wellness Center is one of the premier Mental Health and Addiction Treatment facilities in the Northeast US. Located in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania on the PA/NJ border, Water Gap Wellness dually licensed to provide an individualized, holistic wellness program to treat individuals who have a primary mental health diagnosis, substance use disorder, or co-occurring disorder.

All clients receive intensive clinical therapy regardless of whether they have completed inpatient or residential treatment for a mental health, behavioral health and/or substance use disorder. Clients benefit from a comprehensive, structured level of step-down support that fosters transition to a more independent lifestyle.

To completes client admissions and screenings, assist with administration and stocks medication. Reports to Wellness Director of Client Care and Medical Director.

Responsibilities

  • CNA certification from the State of Pennsylvania
  • Med Tech or phlebotomy certification a plus
  • 1 year + as a CNA preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Positive customer service attitude.
  • He/She may also be required to perform some clerical duties, such as answering of phones, placing order entry, MAR updates and processing of charts.
  • Maintain a safe and clean working environment by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
  • He/She may be required to perform other duties that may be needed by the supervising registered nurse or physician.
  • Under the supervision and direction of the registered nurse, he/she will provide nursing care to the guests.
  • He/She will perform certain basic nursing duties as instructed by a nurse or physician, including CPR, taking and documenting vital signs and urine screens, carrying out dressings, observing and documenting signs and symptoms of diseases or circumstances that are common, and administering guests’ treatments according to the nurse or physicians’ order.
  • He/She will ensure there is adequate supplies of materials used in providing guest care at all times by stocking and maintaining supplies at supply points.
  • Ensure that guests’ care data is recorded.

Education & Training

  • Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred 
  • Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in healthcare preferred
  • Venipuncture and TB skin testing experience, current CPR, AED and first aid, Preferred 
  • Experience in addiction, mental health and behavioral health preferred. 
  • Excellent verbal, written and computer skills.
  • CPR/First Aid Certification is required for this position. If not CPR/First Aid certified at time of hire, certification must be obtained within the state mandated time frame after first day of employment.
  • CNA certification from the State of Pennsylvania
  • Med Tech or phlebotomy certification a plus
  • 1 year + as a CNA preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Positive customer service attitude.

Special Skills & Requirements

  • Knowledge of addiction and mental health.
  • Ability to work in a supportive, caring and non-judgmental manner with staff and patients in order to gain confidence cooperation.
  • Ability to function calmly in crisis situations.
  • Ability to plan and organize work and adequately to express ideas orally and in writing.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all staff, patients, outside agencies, families and general public.

Work Environment & Hazards

  • Risk of exposure to communicable disease. 
  • Possible exposure to intoxicated, disruptive and agitated patients.
  • Protected from weather conditions. 

Physical Demands

Light/Sedentary work – lifting 20 lbs maximum and occasional lifting and/or carrying articles such as dockets, ledgers and small tools. Involves sitting and a certain amount of walking and standing occasionally to carry out job functions. Communication is required.

For more information email srickert@watergapwellness.com or call 570-775-3100 extension 110

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