DETOX SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Universal Hospital Services Inc.

North Stonington (CT)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 36,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay
Generous PTO
Medical, dental, vision plans
401(k) with company match
Student loan refinancing (SoFi)
Tuition savings for nursing education
Career development opportunities
Pet Insurance

Job summary

Stonington Institute in North Stonington, CT, a division of Universal Health Services, is seeking a per diem Detox Support Specialist to observe the unit and help ensure a safe, secure environment for clients and visitors.

The role supports medical detox and outpatient programs, requires availability evenings, weekends and holidays, and offers competitive pay plus comprehensive benefits and PTO.

Qualifications

  • High School diploma required.
  • Previous medical assistant or CNA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Observes the unit to ensure safety and security for clients and visitors.
  • Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Skills

Compassionate care

Education

High School diploma
Medical Assistant experience
Certified Nursing Assistant experience

Job description

Responsibilities

Are you caring, compassionate and hardworking? Our facility can provide a place for you to thrive and continue your professional development.

Stonington Institute, a division of one of the nation’s largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), has an immediate opening for a per diem Detox Support Specialist.

Stonington Institute is committed to providing quality substance abuse treatment options for adults in Southeast Connecticut and surrounding areas. We offer medical detox as well as residential addictions treatment for active duty and retired military service members in our North Stonington location. Our clinic in Groton, CT, offers partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient treatment, and is conveniently located across the street from The Inn at Trails Corner, a new 180 bed dormitory-style sober community for adult men and women who attend our outpatient day treatment programs. The Inn offers overnight accommodations, full-meal service, indoor/outdoor recreation options, a workout room, and computer center for all clients. We accept private insurance, state-funded plans and self-pay arrangements.

Website: Stonington Institute | Behavioral Health North Stonington CT

Position Summary: The Detox Support Specialist (DSS) observes the unit to ensure the safety and security of the environment for clients and visitors of the Substance Use Disorder Facility.

Stonington Institute employees receive great opportunities.

  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Competitive Compensation $23.00 - $26.00/hr
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
  • Pet Insurance
  • More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

This is a per diem position. Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom.

www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

High School diploma required. Previous medical assistant and or certified nursing assistant experience preferred.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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