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Nursing Assistant for Substance Abuse Rehab

Samaritan Recovery Community
Nashville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 6/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/7/2026
Medical Assistant or CNA's needed for weekends!

Work at one of the Top 3 Addiction Treatment Centers according to Newsweek Magazine

Are you someone who wants to make a difference in the battle against alcohol and drug addiction? We are looking for committed individuals to join our team in our daily fight, teaching people to save their own lives. Help us inspire change today.

We help people recover from addiction and co-occurring disorders.

We are looking for team members who share our passion and belief that recovery is possible.

Resume Required

Qualifications: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree plus one-year related experience; experience working with adults with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders highly desirable,. Must have a valid current Certification

Supervisory

Responsibilities: None

Job Summary: Provide medical screening of all clients, conduct other screening, admission and referral interviews as scheduled; act as liaison with Assistant Medical Director to assure physical histories and examinations are scheduled and completed; Assist in providing recommended medical treatments and referrals; dispense medications when on duty and supervise self-medication procedures; maintain appropriate medical records and provide relevant medical information to other clinical staff; perform other related duties as required.

Duties: Obtain medical histories and schedule physical examinations and related lab work for new clients.

Act as liaison with Assistant Medical Director to provide recommended treatments to clients.

Act as a liaison with MAT providers.

Conduct / monitor pill counts with MAT clients as needed.

Obtain urine specimens as needed. Submit UA paperwork to billing.

Assist in conducting evaluations of clients medical and/or psychiatric complaints and make referrals to appropriate clinics or physicians when indicated.

Act as liaison with laboratory services.

Dispense medication when on duty and monitor compliance with self-medication procedures as supervised by on-duty staff in absence of nurse.

Provide appropriate documentation of all medical evaluations, complaints, recommendations, treatments and referrals.

Assist with screening to provide nutritional counseling to clients in accordance with accepted dietary standards for healthful recovery and the individual’s needs.

Conduct lecture/seminar educational activities for clients as scheduled.

Organize and maintain inventory control of all medications, emergency, and medical supplies.

Provide relevant medical information to other agency staff; participate in staff and clinical meetings as scheduled.

Participate in quality assurance and utilization review committee meetings and studies.

Organize and monitor scheduling of the Samaritan van through communication.

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