Counselor Assistant - Per Diem

Wage Range: $26.25- $38.97 per hour. The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation, such as shift differentials and premiums may be available for this role. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, applicable education and internal equity.

Benefit Information Choices that care for you and your family

At Evergreen Health Monroe, we appreciate our employees’ commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well‑being.

• Paid Sick Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cafeteria Discounts
• Free parking

Evergreen Health Monroe, a small semi‑rural acute care hospital has a fantastic opportunity for a Counselor Assistant to fill a position in our Recovery Center. Working together, we exist to serve the changing health care needs of our community. We will provide personalized patient care known for quality and excellence with a healing environment through caring relationships. Multiple opportunities for cross‑training to other nursing departments for further nursing professional development exist.

Come join our dynamic nursing team and learn all that Evergreen Health Monroe has to offer!

OUR MISSION Evergreen

Health will advance the health of the community it serves through our dedication to high‑quality, safe, compassionate, and cost‑effective health care. OUR VISION Evergreen

Health will create an inclusive community health system that is the most trusted source for health care solutions. OUR VALUES Compassion – We care for and about our patients, families, and each other
Respect – We respect the beliefs and values of everyone we encounter
Excellence – We strive for excellence in all we do
Collaboration – We work in partnership and believe every voice makes a difference
Accountability – We are accountable to one another and to our community JOB SUMMARY Adheres to Hospital’s policies and procedures and philosophy of care and consistently exhibits professional conduct that is an expression of the hospital’s Standards of Excellence. Provides basic patient care under the supervision and direction of a Chemical Dependency Professional and /or the Program Manager and which is in compliance with and according to hospital‑wide and department‑specific policies and procedures and standards of care.

Participates in Quality Improvement activities. Assumes responsibility for clerical and receptionist functions which support the Recovery Center operations. Assumes responsibility for using effective interpersonal and organizational skills. EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE; CERTIFICATION/LICENSUREPrevious experience working in a health care setting providing services to patients. Requires current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and valid Driver’s license. SPECIAL EQUIPMENT, SKILLS OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of basic patient care techniques in the care of chemically dependent patients.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with patients and families. Knowledge in the use of typical departmental equipment, including but not limited to, multi‑line telephones, copier, fax machines, addressographs, patient call light systems and computers. Knowledge of office operations and procedures. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND HAZARDS Adheres to all State and Federal regulations pertaining to hazardous materials. Hazards include risk of exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous substances, and blood/body fluids.

Risk of physical injury from lifting supplies and/or patients, and operation of equipment. Risk of physical injury from standing, stooping, and sitting. WORK CONTACT GROUP Patients and families, attorneys, probation officers, EAP's, insurance customer relations personnel, physicians and health care providers under a wide variety of circumstances. SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS Sits for extended periods of time while seated at a desk or computer terminal.

Hearing and visual acuity within normal range required. Moderate lifting (50 pounds) and…