Overnight Detox Support Technician - Substance Use Disorder Treatment
BASIC FUNCTION
Monitor and provide leadership and supervision to clients during Detoxification.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist with admission and orientation of detox clients. Search property and belongings for contraband. Measure vital signs and accurately record results. Report all safety / security infractions or trouble areas to Senior Detox Support Technician. Complete all necessary client documentation, including and not limited to, logs, maintenance reports, incident reports, etc. Promptly respond to all call bells. Adhere to all CRI-Help policies and procedures. Chart client activities and conditions accurately, descriptively and legibly at least once per shift. Communicate effectively with peers, health care team members and physicians. Complete client observation/documentation as instructed by Senior Detox Support Technician and physician. Detox Support Technician reviews doctor's orders of the day, ensuring all order were implemented, adhered to, or changed as needed, at the beginning of each shift. Supervise and document all self-administered medications as per agency policy and procedure. Perform other duties as assigned by the Detox Manager and / or Senior Detox Support Technician.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
Must have excellent oral communication skills Must have excellent written communication skills Must have excellent client relation skills Must have excellent time management skills Must be knowledgeable in identifying patterns common to drug addicts and alcoholics Must be able to accept direction and respond positively to supervision Must have the ability to modify behavior in response to supervision Must be able to multi-task
EDUCATION / TRAINING
Must have high school diploma or equivalent. Must be certified or registered with CCAPP, CAADE or CADTP. Must be certified in CPR / First Aid Training.
EXPERIENCE
Must have at least 1 year of qualifying job experience.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Must be willing to undergo random drug screenings.
POSITION REPORTS TO
Detox Manager & Senior Detox Support Technician
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance