Substance Use Aide - PRN

Job Description Summary: 

Substance Use Aide is a care provider who provides care to individuals impacted by a variety of behavioral health (addiction/substance use and mental health) issues.  They recognize the individuals we serve often have experienced trauma that affects their development and adjustment. They demonstrate a warm and welcoming empathic, hopeful attitude, conveying a philosophy of dual recovery.  They will be trained in trauma-informed care and will work to help provide services in an environment that is sensitive and responsive which will prevent victimization, abuse, or trauma as a result of the care received. Substance Use Aide will normally report directly to the Nursing Supervisor unless assigned to an adjunct program with the Ozark Center.    

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent required

Preferred Qualifications:

• One (1) years’ experience working in substance abuse treatment preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Meets the total needs of unit patients as determined by the Nursing Supervisor.
• Recognize acute need, reporting same to the Nursing Supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed by the Nursing Supervisor.
• Collect and monitor clinical demographic, statistic, and research data for the Disaster State Response Grant (DSRG), via in person, telephone, or telehealth communication.