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Eating Disorder Technician 2 (ED Tech 2) is responsible for assisting and supporting patients through the entire treatment experience from admission through discharge.ED Tech 2 is responsible for contributing insightful, practical, and meaningful information to the treatment planning process. ED Tech 2 responsibilities primarily include ensuring patient safety, providing milieu interventions, leading psychoeducational groups, and supporting patients. Essential Job Functions: Supports patient during admission processes. This may include checking in patient belongings, acclimating patient to the program and milieu. Effectively and professionally communicates with families/loved ones, as appropriate. Completes relevant tasks within 24 hours of admission and accompanying notes in medical record. Assists and supports patients in day to day activities including, but not limited to: waking routines, morning hygiene, meals, nighttime routine, evening hygiene, bathroom observations, and free time. Able to effectively and professionally establish rapport with patients. Provides milieu management throughout the treatment experience and communicates with all team members. Assists in the implementation of the comprehensive treatment plan in the milieu. Contributes to the well-being of all patients by serving as a positive role model. Engages in brief “check ins” wherein patients are provided with support and guidance in using coping skills. Responsible for facilitating psychoeducational groups for the expected length of time identified in the program schedule. Supervises and supports patients on community outings. Objectively and accurately documents patient progress on a daily basis. Assists with discharge process. Works during meal periods to provide supervision and support to patients Maintains an organized and safe environment. Makes timely requests for any absences and ensures coverage for any scheduled shift. Required to check company provided email on every shift. May engage with clinician to carry out clinical interventions within the milieu setting. May support with training of new employees. Performs any other assigned and/or requested duties. Participates in technician on-call rotation three to four weekends per year. Core Competencies: Ability to run groups effectively AEB providing a check-in, engaging all members, and providing structure to group format. Able to show effective writing and communication skills AEB documentation review, email timeliness, and verbal communication with staff and patients, add timeliness with documentation Ability to support in meal prep and meal support AEB accurate portioning, following proper kitchen safety & sanitation guidelines, engaging patients during meal, and able to provide redirection as needed. Ability to embrace and exude the Center for Discovery mission, check emails at minimum 2x a week, and have visited the CFD SharePoint site at least 1x/mth. METRIC: Complete all tech trainings, employee file up to date, policy system up to date, visited the CFD SharePoint at least 2x, and checks emails 2x a week. Able to check in with patients and provide appropriate observations AEB bathroom observations and check in with patients that show rapport has been built. Able to run an effective group AEB patient engagement, teaching of skills, and time management Knowledge, Education, & Experience: Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university or two years of experience in the mental health field, preferred Obtain CPI certification within 90 days of hire Obtain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification within 90 days of hire Obtain ServSafe certification within 90 day of hire Must possess a current driver’s license and be in good standing Physical Demands: The physical demands outlined here represent those that are typically required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to do the following: Engages in sustained power grasping and pushing/pulling motions Exposure to dust, gas, odors, liquids, or fumes Intermittent lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds, transporting object usually by hand, arm, or shoulder Hand/eye coordination: Performing work using both Working with hands: Seizing, holding, and grasping Able to lift by raising or lowering an object from one level to another The ability to respond quickly to emergency situations , which may involve running or moving rapidly. Frequent standing and walking for extended periods, often throughout the entire shift. Potential exposure to infectious diseases, bloodborne pathogens, and hazardous materials , requiring adherence to safety and PPE protocols. Arbitration Agreement: As a condition of employment, all candidates must agree to and sign a pre-employment arbitration agreement. This agreement requires that any disputes arising out of or related to employment with Discovery Practice Management will be resolved through binding arbitration rather than through litigation in court. Reference Number: 1359 Employment Type: Full-Time Shift Hours & Dates: Wednesday-Saturday 2pm-10pm, Sunday-Tuesday 2pm-10pm, Saturday-Sunday 6am-2pm Virtual: No Check Out the Discovery Benefits & Perks We value our employees, which is why we provide ways to help their personal needs and professional growth Change Lives with a Rewarding Career in Healthcare #J-18808-Ljbffr Discoverymood

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