Care Counselor

Overview

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Alsana is an eating recovery community helping adults of all genders heal with personalized, whole-person care. We offer in-person residential, outpatient, and virtual programs nationwide, including adolescent PHP/IOP, to meet clients wherever they are in their recovery journey. Our approach focuses on five key dimensions of care: medical, nutritional, movement, relational, and therapeutic. Our culture emphasizes communication, collaboration, compassion, and integrity to craft individualized treatment plans that support meaningful, lasting recovery.

• Always maintain each client’s physical and psychological safety, including tasks such as taking and recording vital signs, weights, and meals, and reporting results to nursing/physician.
• Complete accurate documentation of observations and notify supervisor of any unusual findings (e.g., changes in vitals, weight fluctuations, or meal refusals).
• Document client progress per procedure.
• Assist with basic first aid as directed by RN/LVN staff and follow appropriate documentation protocols.
• Ensure documentation reflects changes in client condition; notify nursing and interdisciplinary team as required.
• Provide 1:1 assistance to clients in crisis per their care plan and staff direction.
• Support nutritional needs as outlined by the nutritionist and treatment plan.
• Eat meals and snacks with clients as part of modeling and recovery support.
• Communicate with clients and their families respectfully and clearly; involve licensed staff as needed.
• Drive clients in a company vehicle to outings, appointments, and errands.
• Maintain and communicate client level system; inform licensed staff of related concerns.
• Lead or co-lead therapeutic groups for residential, PHP, or IOP clients, including evening and weekend rotations.

• High School Diploma required
• 1 year of experience in behavioral health
• Current, valid, and unencumbered state-specific driver’s license
• Adult CPR/AED certification (preferably through American Heart Association), or ability to obtain within 30 days
• Serv Safe certification or ability to obtain within 30 days
• Able to participate in basic daily tasks and light recreational activities
• Experience supporting or guiding others in a team or care setting

Schedule:

Saturday and Sunday 7am – 3:30pm

Salary: $21.00 / hr + shift differential

At Alsana, we’re a dedicated eating recovery community helping adults of all genders heal with personalized, whole-person care. We offer in-person residential, outpatient, and virtual programs nationwide including adolescent PHP/IOP to meet clients wherever they are in their recovery journey. Our approach addresses the aspects of eating disorders that often go untreated in traditional programs by focusing on five key dimensions of care: medical, nutritional, movement, relational, and therapeutic.

Our culture is built on communication, collaboration, compassion, and integrity essential in crafting individualized treatment plans that support meaningful, lasting recovery. Behind the scenes, every team member plays a vital role in making healing possible, and that includes you.