Safety and Security Monitor - PRN

Gateway Rehab Center (GRC) is hiring a PRN Safety and Security Monitor for our inpatient treatment facility in Center Township, PA! In this important role, you will help maintain a safe, secure, and structured treatment environment by monitoring patient movement, conducting safety checks, supporting clinical staff, and ensuring compliance with facility policies and procedures.

If you're observant, dependable, and committed to supporting recovery through safety and accountability, keep reading!

Why You'll Love Working at GRC

• Mission-driven work supporting individuals and families impacted by addiction.
• Opportunity to play a critical role in maintaining a safe and therapeutic treatment environment.
• Collaborative team atmosphere focused on patient care, recovery, and accountability.
• Meaningful work that directly contributes to positive treatment outcomes.

Why This Role is Important to SUD Treatment

GRC's Security team is changing lives, and as a Safety and Security Monitor, you'll be an important part of that mission. By helping maintain a safe, structured, and secure environment, you support patients as they focus on recovery and treatment. Your vigilance, professionalism, and ability to respond to challenging situations help protect both patients and staff while promoting a therapeutic atmosphere that supports long-term success in recovery.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor patient movement into and out of the facility.
• Maintain daily logs and required documentation.
• Maintain knowledge of all facility rules, regulations, and policies.
• Conduct safety and security rounds throughout the building.
• Conduct room inspections and complete reports of findings.
• Conduct property and personal item searches while maintaining chain of custody procedures.
• Support Nursing staff with visual searches during admissions.
• Conduct patient room searches on a rotating schedule and as needed.
• Provide crisis management and de-escalation support to clinical staff.
• Assist Counselor Technicians with patient transfers as needed.
• Monitor medication and MAT lines to help prevent medication diversion.
• Coordinate K-9 walkthroughs on a rotating schedule with the Regional Director of Security.
• Provide support to program staff as needed.

What You Bring

• Knowledge of 12-Step programs and recovery principles.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective de-escalation and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Ability to remain alert, observant, and professional in a fast-paced treatment environment.
• Commitment to maintaining safety, confidentiality, and patient dignity.

What Do We Require?

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in chemical dependency, behavioral health, or substance use disorder treatment settings.

Additional Requirements

• Pass a PA Criminal Background Check.
• Obtain PA Child Abuse and FBI Fingerprinting Clearances.
• Pass a Drug Screen.
• Complete a 2-Step TB Test.

What Are the Work Conditions?

• Substance Use Disorder treatment facility environment.
• Must remain awake, alert, and attentive throughout the assigned shift.
• Frequent walking and monitoring throughout the facility.
• Potential exposure to challenging patient behaviors requiring de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques.
• Work requires strong situational awareness and attention to detail.

GRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We value diverse voices and lived experiences that strengthen our mission and impact.