Residential Recovery Technician

Nystrom Residential Treatment, LLC in; Big Lake (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Residential Recovery Technician, where you will play a crucial role in supporting individuals on their journey to recovery. In this dynamic position, you will collaborate with a dedicated team to provide compassionate care and assistance to clients in a newly established residential treatment center. Your responsibilities will include addressing client needs, maintaining a positive environment, and ensuring compliance with program policies. This role is perfect for individuals passionate about mental health and eager to make a difference in the lives of others. If you are looking for a fulfilling career in the substance use disorder field, we encourage you to apply!

Qualifications

• No previous substance use disorder experience is required; caregiving experience is beneficial.
• Interest in mental health and substance use disorder care is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clients and their treatment at the residential facility.
• Assist with administrative duties and respond to client needs.

Skills

Client Care

Documentation Skills

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Experience in Caregiving

Job description

Residential Recovery Technician (Finance)

As a Chemical Dependency Technician at Nystrom & Associates' new Residential Treatment Center in Big Lake, MN, you will work collaboratively with a team of Substance Abuse Counselors and other professionals to oversee clients and their treatment at our brand-new residential facility. You'll perform a variety of important tasks such as responding to client needs/concerns, assisting with administrative duties, implementing programming as requested, and the general daily care of clients such as serving meals, driving them to appointments, providing general support, and responding accordingly to incidents, etc.

Full-time, part-time, weekday, weekend, and weeknight shifts are available (depending on candidates' preferences).

Duties include:

• Maintain and promote a positive, safe, harmonious, productive, and challenging work environment. Uphold the highest level of moral and ethical standards.
• Maintain knowledge, understanding of, and compliance with Nystrom & Associates Program Policy and Procedures upon training.
• Remain compliant with Department of Human Services (DHS) 245G Statutes including timely documentation completion, clinical thoroughness, and accurate billing for services provided.

Additional responsibilities:

• Conduct chart audits as requested.
• Assist on-duty counseling staff.
• Maintain all client restrictions communicated by counseling staff and report any inappropriate or suspected inappropriate client behavior.
• Follow program emergency procedures, vulnerable adult policy and reporting procedures, incident/accident reporting policies, and weather policies.
• Monitor and document client activities, transport clients to activities, and ensure their safe return to the residential facility.
• Perform other duties as required.

Ideal Candidates:

No previous substance use disorder experience is required; candidates may have experience in:

• Direct support professional roles, PCA positions, or other caregiving roles.
• Interest in working in the substance use disorder field and a passion for providing high-quality care.

Individuals passionate about helping others or interested in pursuing careers or education in mental health, substance use disorder, psychology, social work, or counseling are highly encouraged to apply.