Direct Care Specialist: Full Time: Monday-Friday 2p-10p

Alsana is a leading eating disorder recovery community with 8 locations nationwide, plus a virtual program. We are committed to providing superior care to help individuals on their journey to a healthy and successful recovery. Rooted in the Latin term meaning “total health,” Alsana offers a new philosophy of care centered on our clients’ overall well-being. Unlike traditional recovery programs, we address all aspects of eating disorders, often including those that go untreated elsewhere. Our culture fosters a work environment of communication, collaboration, compassion, and integrity—key elements in creating individualized treatment plans to support our clients’ success.

The Role

As a Direct Care Specialist at Alsana, you will be an essential member of an interdisciplinary mental health team, supporting therapists, dietitians, and nurses to achieve their specific treatment goals.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clients’ physical and psychological safety at all times, including completing assigned tasks such as taking and recording vital signs, weights, and meals, and reporting results to nursing or physicians.
• Accurately document observations and notify supervisors of any unusual findings (e.g., changes in vital signs, unusual weight fluctuations, meal refusals).
• Track patient progress according to procedures.
• Assist with basic first aid as directed by RN/LVN staff, ensuring all follow-up documentation is completed.
• Ensure documentation reflects changes in a client’s condition and notify nurses and interdisciplinary team members as required by program policies.
• Provide one-on-one support to clients in crisis as directed by nursing, therapists, or per the client’s care plan.
• Assist clients with nutritional and dietary needs in line with guidance from the facility’s nutritionist and the interdisciplinary plan.
• Communicate effectively with clients and their families, addressing concerns in a courteous and efficient manner, and seek assistance from licensed staff when needed.
• Drive clients in company vehicles to outings, doctor appointments, pharmacy visits, and other essential appointments.
• Maintain and communicate the level system with clients, advising licensed staff on issues related to compliance.
• Lead or co-lead group sessions for Residential, Partial Hospital, and Intensive Outpatient clients, participating in evening and weekend group rotations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• At least one year of experience in the behavioral health field.
• Current Adult CPR/AED certification, preferably through the American Heart Association, or the ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
• ServSafe certification, or the ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
• Current, valid, and unrestricted state-specific driver’s license.
• Knowledge of supervising others.
• Physically able to perform basic household duties and engage in recreational activities (e.g., walking).

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for full-time staff.
• Generous Paid Time Off, Sick Time Off, and Holidays.
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance.
• 401k Plan (Pre and Post Tax).
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• LifeMart Employee Discounts.
• Tuition Discount Program.
• Free EAP services.
• Free meals and snacks (position-specific).

Schedule: Monday-Friday 2PM- 10PM

Hourly Rate: $17.00 – $17.50

Ready to make a difference? Join the Alsana team today!

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