We are looking for a brilliant Residential Treatment Assistant to join our all-star team at Wellpath in Columbia, SC.
Growing your career as a Full Time Residential Treatment Assistant is a terrific opportunity to develop relevant skills.
If you are strong in cooperation, problem-solving and have the right mindset for the job, then apply for the position of Residential Treatment Assistant at Wellpath today!
$14 - $16 / hour
• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture
• Excellent career growth opportunities
Join us and find a career that supports:
• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Autonomy in a warm team environment
• Growth and training
Perks and Benefits
In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:
• DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
• Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company paid life insurance
• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans
Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.
If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to "Always Do The Right Thing!", and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.
The Residential Treatment Assistant (South Carolina Sexually Violent Predators, SCSVP) oversees day-to-day activities in the housing units of a secure treatment facility, serving as the first line of contact and providing overall care and safety for residents. They monitor resident behavior, mental status, and progress, ensuring compliance with program rules and regulations. They also address any issues that arise and may assist with resident transport to medical appointments or court hearings, contributing to the effective operation of the facility and the well-being of its residents.
Ensures overall safety of living units and day rooms through continual observation of residents' behavior, utilizing de-escalation techniques when necessary. Documents behavior and activities in appropriate logs, reports, or records. Attends resident Integrated Care Plan meetings, reports and assesses treatment progress, and collaborates with clinical team for future treatment goals. Monitors resident compliance with rules and regulations, reports violations, and conducts routine safety checks and accurate resident counts. Provides 1:1 supervision of residents in crisis, participates in Residential Therapeutic Community Meetings, and assists Clinical Staff with therapeutic activities on the housing units. Education
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required Bachelor's Degree preferred Studies in healthcare, mental health or human services a plus Experience
Direct care experience in a mental health or forensic mental facility, security residence or correctional facility preferred. Healthcare, mental health or human services experience a plus. Licenses/Certifications
Healthcare, mental health or human services license or certification a plus. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn't seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.
Benefits of working as a Residential Treatment Assistant in Columbia, SC:
? Company offers great benefits
? Company offers career progression opportunities
? Attractive package
