Mental Health Technician / Recovery Advocate

Job overview

The Mental Health Technician / Recovery Advocate role is onsite in Covington, LA. Compensation is not specified. The position supports patients receiving care for mental health challenges at Eating Disorder Treatment Centers LLC. The role contributes to patient safety and treatment by providing assigned direct and indirect care, collaborating with the healthcare team, monitoring and documenting patient needs, and supporting therapeutic activities. It also assists with admissions and discharges, patient orientation, group discussions, and routine facility upkeep.

What you'll do

• Provide assigned direct and indirect patient care within the approved Recovery Advocate skills inventory
• collaborate with healthcare professionals
• collect urine drug screens as appropriate
• conduct patient rounds and perimeter checks
• monitor patient whereabouts and document significant issues
• facilitate group discussions and mentor patients
• participate in intake and discharge
• perform basic housekeeping duties.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

mental health technician

recovery advocate

covington la

eating disorder treatment centers llc

patient care

patient safety

recovery support

urine drug screens

patient rounds

group discussions

intake and discharge

hipaa confidentiality

high school diploma or equivalent

crisis intervention experience desirable

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting identifies a high school diploma or equivalent as required and additional education in social work or a related field as preferred.

About the employer

Eating Disorder Treatment Centers LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities. Sector: 62.