Overnight Detox Support Technician - SUD Treatment

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

Schedule:

• Overnight shift