Part-Time Residential Specialist (Weekends 7pm-7am)

National Capital Treatment & Recovery, formerly Phoenix House Mid-Atlantic; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

National Capital Treatment & Recovery, formerly Phoenix House, is a nonprofit behavioral health organization in Arlington, VA. We are seeking a dedicated Residential Specialist for the Independence House adult residential program to support recovery and supervise patient milieu in a medically monitored setting.

This part-time shift runs Saturdays and Sundays 7pm–7am (every other weekend). Ideal candidates have a High School diploma, CSAC credentials within 6 months, and at least 3 years of

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification as a substance abuse counselor (CSAC-A, CAC, CSAC) required within 6 months of employment.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor therapeutic milieu and patient activities.
• Conduct random and regular walk-throughs of the program.
• Respond to patient crises and emergencies as needed.
• Demonstrate empathy, compassion, and respect for patients in all interactions.
• Maintain objectivity toward all patients and make decisions based on accurate information.
• Transport patients to outside activities, night AA meetings, and appointments as needed.
• Document behavioral changes and any issues in Welligent and shift logs.
• Meet monthly with supervisor for supervision.
• Attend morning shift report and staff meetings for patient milieu updates.
• Administer medications and conduct medication pass as trained.
• Carry out additional responsibilities to ensure effective functioning of the program.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CSAC-A, CAC, CSAC certification within 6 months

Tools

First Aid & CPR certification

Job description

Job Type

Part-time

Summary

National Capital Treatment & Recovery—formerly Phoenix House—is a nonprofit behavioral health organization with a long-standing commitment to supporting individuals in recovery from substance use and co-occurring disorders. We are currently seeking a dedicated and reliable Residential Specialist to join our Adult Residential Treatment Program in Arlington, VA. The Independence House is a residential program that offers medically monitored and clinically managed intensive residential treatment services for adult men and women. This intensive residential program helps break the cycle of drug and alcohol abuse and equips men and women with the tools needed to be successful at the next appropriate level of care.

Shift

Saturdays and Sundays 7pm-7am (every other weekend)

Compensation

• $20–$25/hour based on experience, education, and relevant credentials

Key responsibilities

• Monitor therapeutic milieu and patient activities
• Conduct random and regular walk-throughs of the program
• Respond to patient crises and emergencies as needed
• Demonstrate empathy, compassion, and respect for patients in all interactions
• Maintain objectivity toward all patients and make decisions based on accurate information
• Maintain observation of all patient areas (dining room, living room, group rooms, patio, bedrooms) to monitor patient activities
• Transport patients to outside activities, night AA meetings, and appointments as needed
• Monitor patients leaving for and returning from pass
• Organize transportation for patients as necessary, including Taxi Voucher/Medicaid Cab procedures
• Communicate with staff in meetings regarding patient participation and progress
• Provide patient milieu information in staff log
• Document behavioral changes and any behavioral management issues in Welligent and shift log as appropriate
• Meet at least monthly with supervisor for supervision
• Attend morning shift report to give and receive patient milieu updates
• Attend residential staff and clinical problem-solving meetings as scheduled
• Document significant patient issues in staff log and patient health record (Welligent) and complete Incident Reports in Welligent as needed
• Monitor and facilitate patient recreation, free time, job functions, and mealtimes
• Present and facilitate Life Skills training and 12-Step Education
• Provide information on AA/NA to patients through 12-Step education
• Conduct orientation for new patients based on program handbook
• Maintain urine testing schedule and follow procedures for monitoring, documenting, and transporting urine to urinalysis facility
• Document in Urine Log and prepare specimens for labs; take stat urine as needed
• Conduct random search of possessions of patients returning from passConduct random weekly urinalysis of residents as directed by Residential Manager/Supervisor/Coordinator
• As applicable, administer medications and conduct medication pass; count medications at shift change (only if 32-hour Medication Aid Training is completed)
• For applicable programs, distribute medication to patients for self-administration according to procedure
• Carry out any additional responsibilities as needed to ensure the effective functioning and therapeutic milieu of the treatment programs

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer providing equality of opportunity to all who are protected against discrimination by law, regulation or executive order, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. EEO is the Law: Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. Click http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf to learn more. National Capital Treatment & Recovery, formerly Phoenix House, conducts as needed, job-related background checks, fingerprints, drug testing, physical exams, medical exams, TB testing, verification of employment history and/or reference checks prior to employment.

Requirements

EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Certification as a substance abuse counselor (CSAC-A, CAC, CSAC) required within 6 months of employment

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 3 years of experience working in a substance abuse treatment setting preferred

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Knowledge of addiction treatment and of 12 Step recovery process preferred
• Certified in First Aid and CPR, Medication Management a plus
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus

$20-$25/hr