Detox Support Technician - SUD Treatment

CRI-Help, Inc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

CRI-Help, Inc in Los Angeles seeks a Detox Support Technician to monitor and supervise detox clients and assist with admission and orientation. You will ensure safety and compliance with policies and document observations and vital signs throughout shifts.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, CCAPP/CAADE/CADTP certification, CPR/First Aid, and at least 1 year of qualifying experience. Random drug screenings may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified or registered with CCAPP, CAADE or CADTP.
• Certified in CPR / First Aid Training.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and supervise detox clients.
• Assist with admission and orientation of detox clients.
• Search property and belongings for contraband.
• Measure vital signs and record results.
• Report safety infractions to supervisor.
• Complete client documentation and logs.
• Respond to call bells promptly.
• Chart client activities and conditions accurately.
• Communicate with health care team and physicians.
• Follow doctor’s orders and adjust if needed.
• Supervise and document self-administered medications.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Detox Manager or Senior Detox Support Technician.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Client relation

Time management

Pattern recognition

Respond to supervision

Adaptability

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CCAPP/CAADE/CADTP certification

CPR / First Aid certification

Tools

Job description

BASIC FUNCTION

• Monitor and provide leadership and supervision to clients during Detoxification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with admission and orientation of detox clients.
• Search property and belongings for contraband.
• Measure vital signs and accurately record results.
• Report all safety / security infractions or trouble areas to Senior Detox Support Technician.
• Complete all necessary client documentation, including and not limited to, logs, maintenance reports, incident reports, etc.
• Promptly respond to all call bells.
• Adhere to all CRI-Help policies and procedures.
• Chart client activities and conditions accurately, descriptively and legibly at least once per shift.
• Communicate effectively with peers, health care team members and physicians.
• Complete client observation/documentation as instructed by Senior Detox Support Technician and physician.
• Detox Support Technician reviews doctor’s orders of the day, ensuring all order were implemented, adhered to, or changed as needed, at the beginning of each shift.
• Supervise and document all self-administered medications as per agency policy and procedure.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Detox Manager and / or Senior Detox Support Technician.

Skills And Knowledge Required

• Must have excellent oral communication skills
• Must have excellent written communication skills
• Must have excellent client relation skills
• Must have excellent time management skills
• Must be knowledgeable in identifying patterns common to drug addicts and alcoholics
• Must be able to accept direction and respond positively to supervision
• Must have the ability to modify behavior in response to supervision
• Must be able to multi-task

Education / Training

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be certified or registered with CCAPP, CAADE or CADTP.
• Must be certified in CPR / First Aid Training.

Experience

• Must have at least 1 year of qualifying job experience.

Special Conditions

• Must be willing to undergo random drug screenings.

Position reports to

• Detox Manager & Senior Detox Support Technician

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits

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