What are the responsibilities and job description for the Detox Support Technician - SUD Treatment position at CRI-Help?
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: $21.00 - $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
Salary : $21 - $25
