Detox Technician

Residential Detox Facility Hiring Detox Technician

AM, PM and/or Overnight Shifts

Forward Recovery offers medically assisted detoxification for drug and alcohol addiction as well as after-care programs in luxury residential treatment homes. Rehabilitation can and is a difficult life-long process but we believe with our treatment programs those suffering from all forms of addiction can improve.

Our staff of highly trained individuals are dedicated to addressing the source of the addiction rather than just the symptoms. The safe, secure environment offered by our drug rehab centers supports clients in building a sober and balanced lifestyle that encourages staying clean and healthy once they leave.

Clinical Detox

For all of our clients, the first stage of their drug treatment rehabilitation is a clinical detox. With clinical or medical detoxes, our clients are able to become free of the substance safely. This step is done with medical professionals and constant supervision to help clients through the more serious physical symptoms of the withdrawal phase.

Our residential Los Angeles homes and outpatient clinics are all state-of-the-art to make drug rehab treatment as safe and comfortable as possible. With the help of our trained and medically certified staff, clients detox as safely and comfortably as possible.

Job Responsibilities

• Responds calmly to any client request to seek medical attention reporting/mediating all symptoms immediately to LVN and Lead Tech.
• Assisting LVN with medication related entries, doctors orders, audits and observing self administration
• Assesses a client’s condition on an hourly basis and determines how to best support their health and safety on-site
• Follows guidelines learned in training and is ready to receive feedback from supervisors and physicians who will oversee work at any time.
• Uses supplies stored within the facility to maintain cleanliness of the home environment and change bedding whenever necessary.  
• Facilitates getting clients to treatment programming on time throughout the day and reports all behavioral observations to Lead Tech and/or through shift reports. 
• Creates a shift report; documenting the care given or observed with the client.
• Communicates with other staff regularly throughout the day utilizing skill sets of surrounding coworkers whenever necessary. 

Skills Needed 

• Physical strength: Must be able to lift heavy objects and move quickly ie: assist and observe quick moving clients for safety up/down stairs, handling property brought in on intakes or unloading deliveries into the residential area etc.
• Communication skills: Must be able to clearly articulate client’s condition to healthcare providers on-site and needs learned by clients. 
• Stress management: Must be able to deal with stress and extreme environments. 
• Empathy and compassion: Must be able to provide emotional support clients in an emergency or day-to-day living. 
• Problem-solving skills under stressful situations.
• Listening skills: Must listen well to clients to support treatment needs and contribute to maintaining a safe environment to express themselves. 
• Documentation skills: accuracy and thorough recordings of situation, injury or illness. 

Expectations

• You are on the front line: You are always potentially pre-hospital care within the realm of drug and alcohol detoxification - you will see all types of situations - potentially dangerous and life-threatening for some clients if ever unsupervised.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and JCAHO Health and Safety policy & procedures.
• Knowledge of KIPU and how to complete an intake process from start to finish.
• Strong ethics & boundaries understanding practiced with both staff and clients.
  
• Ability to physically move quickly, bending and lifting often throughout the day.
• Transport clients with a clean driving record of at least 5 years to-date.
• Knowledge and/or personal practice of 12-step recovery and other healing modules as it pertains to drug and alcohol detoxification.
• Being a team player is key to succeeding in this position with fellow staff to care for clients with the upmost respect & integrity

Education/Qualifications

• Minimum required is high school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification of CPR/First Aid Training. Certification must be maintained. 
  

Experience

• Must have qualifying job experience and references available.
• Must have valid Drivers License with NO violations in past 5 years. 

Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision insurance available upon passing standard 90-day probationary period

Schedule: AM, PM, and/or Overnight