Careers

If you want to work for an organization committed to making a difference in the lives of its patients and their families, then please consider applying to become part of the Father Martin’s Ashley team. Experience a team-based environment of extraordinary people helping others, together. Work at our picturesque campus on the banks of the Chesapeake Bay.

Father Martin's Ashley is accepting applications/resumes for the following positions:

• Set up DWI group lists in Excel and all other pertinent computer software as a basis of preparing the DWI Reconciliation Form.
• Track client attendance by group; adding and subtracting clients as they enter the program and discharge.
• Enter new clients into the account
• Prepare receipts for cash payments of monies received from clients as they enter the facility group.
• Prepare formal statements for each client.
• Reconcile system reports to attendance listings and deposit slips
• Enter results of DWI Assessments completed by the counselor into the TIER computer program.
• Prepare paperwork for random urinalysis screens on a weekly basis
• File all test results into client's record.
• Meet and greet clients.
• Answer telephones and schedule assessments.
• Research and respond to inquiries
  

• Familiar or ability to learn basic bookkeeping procedures
  
• Excellent telephone and communication skills
  
• High School diploma or GED
• CPR training and certification
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong written and verbal communication 

• Answer telephone inquiries, log patient information.
• Make appointments and call back confirmations; attempt to motivate potential patients by maintaining contact on a systematic basis. Document callback outcome.
• Conduct initial patient interviews; explain managed care process; complete intake portion of Bio-Psycho-Social Assessment.
• Complete initial managed care clinical review based on DSMIV codes and ASAM criteria.
• Establish payment for treatment costs; collect initial treatment payments from patients.
• Coordinate patient financial information with Insurance Analyst, Utilization Review Manager, Financial Consultant, Counseling, Business and Executive Departments.
• Submit data on potential patients to Director of Admissions for review; maintain database on referrals to other centers; maintain database on incoming calls from previous day.
• Prepare and distribute Daily Census report.
• Refer possible re-admissions to Chief Executive Officer or Director of Admissions.
• Submit information on patients with physical or psychiatric conditions to Medical Director.
• Collect information from patients and families in crisis situation; accurately interpret what needs to be done; de-escalate crisis situations.
• Interact with emotionally upset clientele (patients and family members).
• Obtain necessary releases, consent forms and confidentiality statements prior to admission.
• Coordinate patient pick-up with driver; notify referral source upon patient's arrival.
  

• Bachelor's degree and one year of experience, or AA degree and three years of experience or working toward either degree
  
• Excellent telephone and communication skills
  
• Knowledge of 12 Step program
  
• Microsoft Office, typing and computer skills
  
• Understand insurance and financial requirements

• Work directly with the Charge Nurse and the Program Service Assistants to ensure quality patient care throughout the weekend.
• Available to meet with troubled patients and/or throughout the weekend and/or family members.
• Assist with lectures on Saturday and Sunday, as indicated in the monthly education schedule.
• Work with Charge Nurse on issues that may arise throughout the weekend.
• Enter an individual progress note on each patient on Saturdays. Other individual progress notes will be entered in the patient's chart as appropriate throughout the weekend.
• Meet with all new admissions from Friday in the Medical Stabilization Program to assess the following:
• Ability to participate in program activities
• Past recovery and treatment history to determine appropriate program placement on Monday
• Problems that may need immediate attention
• Enter progress notes on new admissions.
  

• Minimum AA degree and Maryland State License (CSC-AD)
  
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Presentation skills and experience facilitating lectures, workshops, group and individual counseling
• Microsoft Office
• Ability to interpret educational material, assessments and treatment plans so patients understand the content.
• Ability to probe and draw out thoughts, feelings, problems and concerns of the patient.

• Collect, prepare and process blood samples for analysis with accuracy and efficiency to reduce repeat collections.
  
• Store samples, using appropriate prescribed preservation methods to maintain specimen quality.
• Determine acceptability of specimens according to reference laboratory requirements; notify designated person(s) if specimens are not acceptable.
• Check questionable test orders in a diplomatic manner with the charge nurse or Director of Nursing to assure appropriate patient care.
• Verify patient identity and accurately label specimens according to reference laboratory requirements to ensure reliability of laboratory results and to avoid errors.
• Demonstrate skills and competencies from young adults to geriatric, as appropriate; adjust techniques to meet age-specific needs and use interpersonal skills congruent to the age/development of the patient.
• Clean and restock drawing trays and stations as needed; inform charge nurse of need to re-order supplies.
• Provide coverage in absence of others to ensure availability of phlebotomy service.
• Adhere to and comply with all departmental and organizational policies and procedures; complete all mandatory in-services in a timely manner.
  

• CPR certified
  
• Experience with electronic medical records

• Assures patient attendance at assigned sessions, day, evening or night. Maintains seating charts and attendance documentation.
  
• Assists counselors with showing films, discussions, 12 Step meetings and morning reflections.
• Maintains order for a therapeutic community environment, providing for patient safety and well-being.
• Oversees patient telephone hour and assists with the visitation process
• Performs scheduled rounds on premises.
• Assists with patient luggage; removes unauthorized items.
• Assists clinical and medical staff with distributing patient material, including appointments and messages.
  

• Candidates should have the ability to work as a team member in an inpatient setting and have good computer skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
  
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs and walk regularly to perform duties
  
• Familiarity with 12 Step program is a plus
  

• Develop a personal fitness plan with patient input following American Counsel on Exercise (ACE) guidelines.
• Create special exercise plans for patients with medical conditions such as diabetes, asthma, arthritis, etc.
• Schedule weekly group activities such as volleyball, softball, etc.
  
• Maintain patient daily attendance record by documenting level of participation and prepare a monthly attendance report.
• Research and develop new patient activities and submits to Clinical Program Director for review.
  
• Attend scheduled ACE workshops or seminars to maintain certification and knowledge.
  

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to use and demonstrate exercise equipment and exercises