OVERNIGHT Detox Specialist Substance Abuse

SoCal Detox; Laguna Beach (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

SoCal Detox, a Laguna Beach inpatient facility, seeks a Detox Technician to supervise the client milieu during shifts and manage detox medications per protocol. You will handle essential patient needs and document care accurately in a high-stakes environment.

Ideal candidates bring inpatient experience, CPR certification, and a strong attention to detail. This full-time role requires reliable driving and a commitment to safe, compassionate care for detox patients.

Qualifications

• 1 year inpatient experience preferred; LVN/RN student encouraged to apply.
• 1 year in human services with strong references.
• Ability to follow instructions with multiple competing duties.
• Current certification in First Aid/CPR.
• Valid California driver’s license with good driving record.
• Minimum of 2 years sobriety, if in recovery.
• Ability to take initiative, think critically, high attention to detail.
• Knowledge of detox medications, uses, and detox protocols.

Responsibilities

• 15 and 30 minute rounds with respiration checks per DHCS guidelines.
• Read shift log, complete own shift log and tasks by end of shift.
• Complete new admissions intake procedures (UA, searches, paperwork).
• Accurate and thorough documentation of medical assessments.
• Direct observation of medications per protocols.
• Administer detoxification protocols (CIWA, COWS, vital signs, rounds).
• Document infection control rounds and environment of care audits.
• Crisis intervention when needed.
• Document medication chain of custody with changes.
• Filing, copies, and other office duties as assigned.
• Assist and supervise clients with household chores, cleanliness and food prep.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Crisis intervention

Medication management

First Aid/CPR

Education

LVN/RN student

Job description

Summary: SoCal Detox is a 12 bed inpatient facility located in Laguna Beach specializing in complex detoxification and medical stabilization. Detox Technicians are responsible for the shift-by-shift supervision of the client milieu, medication management, and attending to client's essential needs while on detoxification protocols.

Job Duties:

• 1. Fifteen and thirty minute rounds and respiration checks per company and DHCS guidelines
• 2. Responsible to read shift log at beginning of shift and complete their own shift log and essential tasks contained therein by conclusion of shift.
• 3. Complete new admission intake procedures according to Program policies on all new admissions (UA, belongings searches, paperwork).
• 4. Accurate and thorough documentation of all medical assessments
• 5. Direct observation of client medications in accordance with Medical Directors protocols
• 6. Administering detoxification protocols (completion of CIWA, COWS forms, vital signs, rounds) on all detoxification clients.
• 7. Accurate completion and documentation of infection control rounds and environment of care audits per shift.
• 8. Crisis Intervention
• 9. Proper documentation of medication chain of custody ie. new medications or medication changes
• 10. Filing, copies, other office duties as assigned.
• 11. Assist, coach and/or supervise clients with general household chores, cleanliness and food preparation clean up as required.
• 12. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1. 1 years experience at in inpatient setting be preferred. Current student for LVN or RN encouraged to apply
• 2. One year of experience in a human services setting; strong professional references attesting to high degree of passion, attention to detail, and professionalism.
• 3. Ability to follow instructions clearly and precisely while experiencing multiple competing demands for employee time.
• 4. Current certification in First Aid/CPR.
• 5. Valid California Drivers License and good driving record.
• 6. Minimum of 2 years sobriety, if in recovery
• 7. Ability to take initiative, thinking critically, and have a high attention to detail
• 8. ** Knowledge of detox medications, their uses, and detoxifications protocols.

Job Type: Full-time Employment

Job Location:

• Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Required experience:

• preferred: inpatient setting 1 year
• preferred: medication management- 1 year
• preferred: withdrawal management assessments- 1 year