We are looking for a Addiction Recovery Technician for our Substance Use Disorder residential treatment center. Addiction Recovery Technicians provide an invaluable service to our clients by keeping the facility safe and welcoming.

Responsibilities

• Provides care to patients in a manner that promotes safety, comfort, and the therapeutic environment.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living; attends to patient behavioral problems and provides assistance in crisis intervention, as needed.
• Works with other members of a multi-disciplinary team in leading milieu activities such as current events groups, community meetings, goals groups, fitness groups, activities of daily living groups, and/or recreational activities, as appropriate to the specified patient population.
• Participates in the development and implementation of patient treatment programs.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient records.
• Transport patients to and from appointments, clinics, laboratories, and/or treatments, as and when appropriate.
• Attends and participates in group sessions, in-service education, and staff meetings.
• Maintains established institutional policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, and safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in service meetings and workshops.
• May provide liaison with patients, families of patients, or external facilities and agencies.

Skills

• Communicates effectively with other staff members and demonstrates the ability to work as a team
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability, responding positively to changing situations in the work setting.
• Has good work habits; gets things done in a timely, efficient manner with no excessive absences, is on time for scheduled shifts, and is prepared to begin work.
• Functions as a team member and contributes positively to the morale of staff.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine

Patient demographics:

• Adults

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• This position is for 2nd shift (3pm - 11pm). Are you able to work that shift along with every other weekend?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Behavioral health and/or Chemical Dependency: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person