Job description
NUWAY is currently looking for a detail orientated individual to work at our Minneapolis NUWAY III Location in a part time capacity as a Chemical Dependency Technician in a part time capacity. The ideal candidate would be willing to work Tuesday and Friday 2nd shift 3:30pm-12:00am and any additional PTO/Sick coverage throughout the week.
Position Overview
As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the Chemical Dependency Technician (CD Tech) will assist clients from admission through discharge providing client support through the extended substance and mental health treatment process. CD Tech’s supervise and manage client behavior and help manage client crisis situations when necessary. They assist on-duty counselors as required in direct support of program goals and objectives. CD Techs require self-confidence, professionalism and the ability to exercise individual discretion and judgment. They must manage competing demands on their time and adhere to program schedule and rules. This includes situations where a client may be under the influence of a controlled substance or struggling with mental health symptoms, the CD Tech will respond in a professional, therapeutic and positive manner. They must be able to react and respond to medical emergencies conveying a positive and professional image to clients, staff and visitors. CD Techs must be able to maintain client confidentiality in accordance with state and federal guidelines and HIPAA requirements.
Responsibilities
- Understands and follows policies & procedures and restrictions related to client and program rules and regulations to assure consistency in client services and program
- Communicates to staff any inappropriate or suspected inappropriate client behavior
- May conduct breath analysis and urinalysis collection and documentation
- Understands and follows emergency fire and weather policies and procedures as well as ensuring compliance with facility fire and safety regulations
- Transitions duties and responsibilities to at each shift change to incoming staff
- Understands and follows incident/accident reporting policies and procedures
- Responds to client emergency medical needs, when required
- Monitor and communicate the activities of the clients, including activity in the parking lot and smoking areas
- Attends treatment groups and other client and staff meetings as directed by Counselors, Lead Techs, Program Manager or Program Director
- Attains, maintains and promotes a positive, safe, harmonious, productive and challenging work environment
- Maintain a clean and safe environment which may include general cleaning duties
- Updates electronic health records in a consistent, efficient manner
- Communicate with families, referral sources, and outside healthcare providers in a professional manner
- For Residential CD Technician’s: Administer Medications in accordance with medical staff instructions
- Provide culturally sensitive and relevant services to diverse clients and their families
- Assists on-duty counseling staff and performs other duties as assigned or required
Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Required:
- Age 18 or older
- Current First Aid/CPR certification and Medication Administration certificate (for Residential only) obtained within 30 days of starting work
- Able to pass Minnesota DHS background study
- Ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds
- Must be free of problematic substance use for at least one year immediately preceding employment and must sign a statement attesting to that fact
- Physical Demands: Sitting for extended periods of time. Daily use of general office and/or residential facility equipment. Lifting (max 25 pounds), minimal reaching, bending and stooping. Ability to effectively navigate program and office environment such as ascending and descending steps, passing through doorways and entrances, and accessing program/office facilities.
Preferred:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Previous experience in an addiction treatment facility or experience working in the substance use disorder and/or mental health field
- Competent computer skills and able to effectively enter information in various systems
NUWAY is an equal opportunity employer
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