Substance Use Aide - PRN

Ozark Center; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ozark Center is seeking a Substance Use Aide to provide compassionate care to individuals affected by behavioral health issues, including addiction and mental health challenges. The role supports trauma-informed care principles and aims to prevent victimization in the care environment.

Johnstown, MO? The position reports to the Nursing Supervisor and involves maintaining patient care standards while collecting relevant demographic and clinical data for grant-related reporting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year of experience in substance abuse treatment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meets the total needs of unit patients as determined by the Nursing Supervisor.
• Recognizes acute need and reports to the Nursing Supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed by the Nursing Supervisor.
• Collects and monitors clinical demographic, statistic, and research data for the Disaster State Response Grant (DSRG) via in person, telephone, or telehealth communication.

Skills

Substance abuse treatment experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description Summary

Substance Use Aide is a care provider who provides care to individuals impacted by a variety of behavioral health (addiction/substance use and mental health) issues. They recognize the individuals we serve often have experienced trauma that affects their development and adjustment. They demonstrate a warm and welcoming empathic, hopeful attitude, conveying a philosophy of dual recovery. They will be trained in trauma-informed care and will work to help provide services in an environment that is sensitive and responsive which will prevent victimization, abuse, or trauma as a result of the care received. Substance Use Aide will normally report directly to the Nursing Supervisor unless assigned to an adjunct program with the Ozark Center.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent required

Preferred Qualifications

One (1) years’ experience working in substance abuse treatment preferred

Responsibilities

• Meets the total needs of unit patients as determined by the Nursing Supervisor.


• Recognize acute need, reporting same to the Nursing Supervisor.


• Performs other duties as assigned or directed by the Nursing Supervisor.


• Collect and monitor clinical demographic, statistic, and research data for the Disaster State Response Grant (DSRG), via in person, telephone, or telehealth communication.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned.

Physical Requirements

Typical physical demands include prolonged sitting, frequent standing, bending, stooping, and occasional lifting. Requires normal range of hearing and manual dexterity sufficient to provide direct care to patients and to operate telephone, photocopier, calculator, and other office equipment as needed. Requires physical, sensory and cognitive abilities. Sufficient sensory-motor dexterity to complete motor skills tasks such as operating a keyboard, telephone, scanner, photocopier, calculator, and other office equipment as needed. Must be able to make a bed, handle linens, serve meals, organize storage spaces, and practice safety procedures within corporate policy. Must occasionally deal with irate individuals. Must be able to work in high paced, stressful situations. Requires ability to work under stressful conditions and to work irregular hours. TB test upon hire.

Locally owned and nationally recognized, Freeman Health System is a not-for-profit health system serving communities across Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas through a network of hospitals, physician clinics, outpatient locations, and specialty services. The system includes Freeman Hospital West, Freeman Hospital East, Freeman Neosho Hospital, and the Freeman Health System facilities in Bentonville, Springdale, Willow Creek, and Siloam Springs. Freeman Health System also operates Ozark Center – the region’s largest provider of behavioral health services, and offers comprehensive cancer, cardiology, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics, and women’s and children’s services. The system is supported by more than 7,000 employees and is the only Children’s Miracle Network Hospital in a 70-mile radius. For more information, visit Freeman Health System.