Detox & Behavioral Health Technician (Part-Time)

JourneyPure At The River; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Competitive compensation

Job summary

JourneyPure At The River is seeking a Medical Technician to support nursing and detox operations. The role involves monitoring clients, documenting vital signs, and ensuring a safe environment during detoxification. It is a part-time position scheduled for one 12-hour shift per week.

You will assist admissions, orientation, and daily activities while communicating with nurses and staff. CPR certification is required, and healthcare experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; CNA, Medical Assistant certification, or equivalent healthcare training preferred.
• Experience in substance abuse, medical, or behavioral health settings preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• Strong observation, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to remain calm and respond appropriately in emergency or crisis situations.
• Compassionate, professional demeanor in all client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor detox clients by obtaining and documenting vital signs every four hours.
• Notify the nurse on duty of any significant changes in a client's condition.
• Wake clients in a timely and appropriate manner and prepare them for physician rounds.
• Document all significant events in client records clearly, concisely, and in a timely manner.
• Assist with client admissions and provide orientation to new clients in detox.
• Help ensure detox clients attend groups and scheduled programming as able.
• Assist clients with maintaining activities of daily living and provide therapeutic listening as needed.
• Explain the program schedule and associated activities to clients.
• Respond therapeutically to inappropriate client behaviors and maintain professional relationships.
• Obtain specimens for urine drug screens and urinalyses for clients and employee candidates.
• Transport clients and supplies as assigned and report all client activities to the nurse on duty.

Skills

Observation skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Calm under pressure

Compassionate demeanor

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA/Medical Assistant certification preferred

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

JourneyPure At The River is seeking a Medical Technician to support nursing and detox operations. The role involves monitoring clients, documenting vital signs, and ensuring a safe environment during detoxification. It is a part-time position scheduled for one 12-hour shift per week.

You will assist admissions, orientation, and daily activities while communicating with nurses and staff. CPR certification is required, and healthcare experience is preferred.