What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemical Dependency Technician position at 12&12, Inc.?
Title: Chemical Dependency Technician FSLA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Chemical Dependency Technician Supervisor
At 12&12 Addiction Recovery Center, our singular focus is to help individuals battle the diseases of addiction and co-occurring substance abuse/mental health disorders. For more than 35 years, our team of doctors, nurses, counselors, care managers and staff have helped thousands of people fight to get their lives back. Our full continuum of care allows Oklahomans the help they need, when and where they need it.
Responsibilities:
- Be aware of and follow confidentiality guidelines as provided by 12 & 12, Inc.’s policy and contained in the legal provisions of 42 CFR part 2
- Conduct self in a professional manner in personal appearance and in the qualities presented to clients, public, and co-workers
- Assist and conduct intake, admission, and discharge procedures
- Maintain unit security and assist in basic crisis intervention
- Facilitate groups as assigned
- Orient new clients to unit and to the guidelines of the facility
- Perform timely room checks
- Perform hourly bed checks through night
- Maintain an accurate “Shift Log” documenting the day’s events
- Assist in client drug testing and documentation (collection of urine specimens and conducting breathalyzer tests)
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Monitor and document unusual client behavior and notify counselors of concerns
- Transport clients as needed on medical, dental, and recreational outings (must be on approve driver list with Human Resources)
- Maintain client charts
- Account for all client charts on unit
- Build and break down charts as needed
- Pick up and distribute client paperwork
- Attend staffing for unit
Education and Experience:
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
At least one (1) year of experience in counseling or working with alcoholics/addicts in a recognized treatment, rehabilitation, or counseling program; or a combination of education and experience. Two (2) years employment in the drug and alcohol field preferred.
Knowledge and Skills:
Knowledge of the problems of alcoholism/addiction, co-occurring disorders and their effect on the individual and their family; individual and group behavior; the impact on health, economic, and social issues; community resources available to persons experiencing alcohol/drug related problems; and the short and long term effects of alcohol/drug dependency.
Skill in interviewing techniques and crisis intervention; establishing and maintaining working relationships with others; and interacting with chemically dependent persons in a way that elicits their confidence, respect, and responsibility. Must have basic computer skills.
A valid Oklahoma driver’s license is required.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to negotiate stairs and lift up to 50 pounds.
Access to Confidential Information:
This position accesses confidential client files.
NOTE: This position is classified as “Safety Sensitive”. Safety Sensitive positions include tasks or duties that could affect the health and safety of the employee performing tasks or others. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the needs of the organization
12&12 provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
