What are the responsibilities and job description for the Detox Technician position at GRAND LAKE MENTAL HEALTH CENTER INC?
Job Details
Job Location
GRAND Addiction Recovery Center - Tulsa, OK
Position Type
Full Time
Salary Range
18.00 Hourly
Description
Responsibilities :
- Be aware of and follow confidentiality guidelines as provided by GRAND Mental Health'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, the 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
- Help keep unit clean
- Serve daily meals
- Orient new clients to unit and to the guidelines of the facility
- Perform timely room checks
- Perform hourly bed checks
- 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
- 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
Qualifications
Education and Experience :
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 Learn More
Salary : $18
