Night Shift Detox Technician Frisco, CO

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in administration and discharge of clients in a withdrawal management facility setting.
• Check in, secure, and return client's medication, belongings, and valuables per policy and procedures.
• Maintain accurate client records per policies and procedures.
• Monitor client's vitals based on their withdrawal from substances
• Connect clients to drug and alcohol treatment and residential and outpatient programs.
• Help clients understand treatment options.
• Help clients explore financial alternatives.
• Connect clients to local programs such SMART Team in Frisco.
• Connect clients to additional community resources, such as Medicaid enrollment or housing options.

Skills and Abilities

• Work with clients facing homelessness, substance abuse, mental health issues, and/or complex chronic medical conditions.
• Knowledge of de-escalation methods, or ability to be trained.
• Ability to use a client electronic record system, or ability to be trained.
• Must be able to function in a team setting, be flexible in attitude, and desire to work with individuals seeking detoxification.
• Ability to understand and follow oral directions.
• Provide assessments, service planning, referral and advocacy to/for referred individuals.
• Provide written documentation to complete all necessary chart work in accordance with policy on admissions treatment and discharges in a timely manner.
• Maintain client confidentiality according to Recovery Resources policies.
• Remain current in knowledge of community resources and how to access those resources.
• Keep supervisors apprised of all critical or emergency situations.
• Responds to emergency/crisis or walk-in situations calmly, rationally and in accordance with Agency policy and procedures.
• Participate in in-service training and orientation and provide consultation and education services to the community as requested by supervisor/administration.
• Attend and participate in regularly scheduled mandatory staff meetings and in-services and individual program planning as needed.
• Provide in-office and/or virtual warm hand-offs from clinical staff/physicians, if appropriate.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• Certified Addiction Technician (CAT) or Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS) preferred but not required. We will pay for training.
• First Aid training is desirable.
• Moderate computer literacy
• Current CPR Certification or ability to obtain in the first month of employment.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, reference check, and background check.
• Must adhere to agency’s non-discrimination policy.
• This position is ideal for new or recent bachelor’s level professionals who are committed to social justice and looking to gain the skills and experience needed for a career in human services.

Additional Perks include:

• Sign on Bonus - $1,000 ($500 after 60 days and $500 after 90 days)
• Health insurance is paid 50% by the company

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Addiction Medicine
• Home Health
• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Holidays
• On call
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Security clearance:

• Confidential (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Frisco, CO 80443: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25