What are the responsibilities and job description for the CD Tech ($20hr) - 2nd Shift - Full-Time position at NUWAY Alliance?
Chemical Dependency Technician (Cochran Recovery Services - Maplewood) #1842
Cochran Recovery Services is currently looking for a candidate to work at our Maplewood Location in a full-time capacity as a Chemical Dependency Technician. The ideal candidate would have past experience in mental health or substance abuse and have 2nd shift availability to work both weekday and weekend availability.
This role has a pay rate of $20 per hour. All hours worked between 11pm - 7am have a shift premium of $1 additional dollar per hour.
Organization Overview
NUWAY Alliance is a nonprofit organization created in 2019 with a mission to provide leadership, innovation, and recovery access in response to national and local trends in behavioral healthcare. It provides overarching leadership and management to NUWAY House, Cochran Recovery Services, The Gables, Arrigoni Housing Support and NUWAY Recovery Foundation. In addition to extremely competitive compensation packages, NUWAY Alliance has best in class benefit offerings for employees including company paid Medical, Dental, Vision, a 403(b)-retirement plan with an extremely generous company match, and much more! Click here to learn more about NUWAY's benefits.
Position Overview
As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the Chemical Dependency Technician (CD Tech) will assist clients from admission through discharge providing client support through the extended substance and mental health treatment process. CD Tech’s supervise and manage client behavior and help manage client crisis situations when necessary. They assist on-duty counselors as required in direct support of program goals and objectives. CD Techs require self-confidence, professionalism and the ability to exercise individual discretion and judgment. They must manage competing demands on their time and adhere to program schedule and rules. This includes situations where a client may be under the influence of a controlled substance or struggling with mental health symptoms, the CD Tech will respond in a professional, therapeutic and positive manner. They must be able to react and respond to medical emergencies conveying a positive and professional image to clients, staff and visitors. CD Techs must be able to maintain client confidentiality in accordance with state and federal guidelines and HIPAA requirements.
Required
Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
Cochran Recovery Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Cochran Recovery Services is currently looking for a candidate to work at our Maplewood Location in a full-time capacity as a Chemical Dependency Technician. The ideal candidate would have past experience in mental health or substance abuse and have 2nd shift availability to work both weekday and weekend availability.
This role has a pay rate of $20 per hour. All hours worked between 11pm - 7am have a shift premium of $1 additional dollar per hour.
Organization Overview
NUWAY Alliance is a nonprofit organization created in 2019 with a mission to provide leadership, innovation, and recovery access in response to national and local trends in behavioral healthcare. It provides overarching leadership and management to NUWAY House, Cochran Recovery Services, The Gables, Arrigoni Housing Support and NUWAY Recovery Foundation. In addition to extremely competitive compensation packages, NUWAY Alliance has best in class benefit offerings for employees including company paid Medical, Dental, Vision, a 403(b)-retirement plan with an extremely generous company match, and much more! Click here to learn more about NUWAY's benefits.
Position Overview
As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the Chemical Dependency Technician (CD Tech) will assist clients from admission through discharge providing client support through the extended substance and mental health treatment process. CD Tech’s supervise and manage client behavior and help manage client crisis situations when necessary. They assist on-duty counselors as required in direct support of program goals and objectives. CD Techs require self-confidence, professionalism and the ability to exercise individual discretion and judgment. They must manage competing demands on their time and adhere to program schedule and rules. This includes situations where a client may be under the influence of a controlled substance or struggling with mental health symptoms, the CD Tech will respond in a professional, therapeutic and positive manner. They must be able to react and respond to medical emergencies conveying a positive and professional image to clients, staff and visitors. CD Techs must be able to maintain client confidentiality in accordance with state and federal guidelines and HIPAA requirements.
Required
Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
- Age 18 or older
- Current First Aid/CPR certification and Medication Administration certificate (for Residential only) obtained within 30 days of starting work
- Able to pass Minnesota DHS background study
- Ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds
- Physical Demands: Sitting for extended periods of time. Daily use of general office and/or residential facility equipment. Lifting (max 25 pounds), minimal reaching, bending and stooping. Ability to effectively navigate program and office environment such as ascending and descending steps, passing through doorways and entrances, and accessing program/office facilities.
- Proficiently understand, follow instructions, and communicate effectively in English. Able to effectively document services in writing formatted in English.
- High School Diploma or GED
- Previous experience in an addiction treatment facility or experience working in the substance use disorder and/or mental health field
- Competent computer skills and able to effectively enter information in various systems
Cochran Recovery Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $20
