Acadia Healthcare is hiring: Security Guard - Outpatient in Calais

Outpatient Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)

Clinic Safety Liaison (Security Guard)

Part Time Hours: Two days per week with Sunday mornings:

1. Monday & Tuesday: 5:00 AM - 10:00 AM
2. Sunday: 6:00 AM - 9:30 AM
3. Shift end-time may vary, based on the number of patients remaining in the lobby

Our Benefits:

• Semi-Annual Bonus Program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Competitive 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Early morning hours offering a great work/life balance
• Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry

Our Team:

Calais Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Calais, ME, is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. Our mission is to provide full-circle care that includes a blend of therapies and the use of safe and effective medications. Our team is the front line of our fight against the opiate epidemic.

Your Job as a Clinic Safety Liaison (Security Guard):

The Clinic Safety Liaison/Security Guard is responsible for monitoring persons and/or vehicles entering or leaving the Clinic property. The Clinic Safety Liaison/Security Guard provides support to ensure a safe environment, is responsible for communicating all concerns to their supervisor, takes a lead role for various light maintenance and environmental services duties at the Clinic, and performs routine safety inspections of Clinic monitoring devices.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assists, directs and monitors all persons entering and leaving the Clinic property, including emergency vehicles and personnel;
• Professionally interact with staff and patients at all times;
• Monitors parking area (at minimum of twice per hour) and lobby to ensure that no loitering or misconduct takes place; reporting all concerns to director immediately;
• Keeps accurate notes reporting within various systems as outlined by Clinic standards;
• Communicates regarding incoming admissions, visits and deliveries to appropriate staff;
• Performs light maintenance duties and repairs; including touch-up painting, emptying and picking up trash, changing light bulbs, cleaning spills and various repairs.
• Performs regular safety checks, including smoke detectors, locked doors, alarm systems, etc;
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Your Education, Skills and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED, preferred.
• Prior experience in security, corrections, law enforcement, or military
• Experience working in a healthcare or patient/customer facing setting preferred
• Strong preference for candidates with experience in healthcare, behavioral health, or substance use treatment settings
• Excellent observational skills and good judgment
• Ability to de-escalate tense situations calmly and professionally
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact respectfully and compassionately with patients, visitors, and staff
• Ability to handle sensitive situations discreetly and maintain confidentiality (HIPAA compliance)
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Must be comfortable with working in an opioid treatment program/recovery environment

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual's characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.