Recovery Technician - Detox

Overview/Summary

Why You'll Love this Recovery Technician - Detox Job!

Are you ready to make a real impact in the lives of those on the path to recovery? As a part time Recovery Technician - Detox at Gateway Recovery Center in Inver Grove Heights, MN, you'll be a steady, supportive presence for clients as they begin their journey toward healing, rebuilding, and hope.

In this role, you'll conduct basic health screenings, gather medical histories, observe and support clients during detox, and help them get acclimated to the program-playing a key part in their early steps toward lasting recovery.

Pay: $18 - $20 / hour

Shift: Part-Time, 1st Shift WEEKENDS - MUST HAVE OPEN AVAILABILITY 7AM-11PM

Why Gateway Recovery Center?

Time Off: 20 days of paid-time-off + 6 paid holidays

Insurance: Health, dental, and vision insurance + HSA/FSA

Education: Tuition reimbursement and discounted tuition at select colleges

Future Planning: 401(k) - ROTH and traditional options

Career Path Opportunities

Responsibilities

Perform basic health screening procedures with all clients as directed by Registered Nurse

Interview clients to obtain basic medical history and current health complaints

Observe the guest's health status, particularly as it relates to detoxification and withdrawal

Assist clients with basic activities of daily living and personal hygiene, as needed

Orient clients to their rights per Minnesota Statute 148F.165, and staff responsibilities to clients per Minnesota Statutes 144.651 and 253B.03

Assist in sanitation and disinfection of the facility

Follow Company's screening and admission protocol

Attend mandatory facility in-services and staff development activities as scheduled

Assist in orientation of new employees and interns, if assigned

Provide legible, written documentation of client notes/progress in the EHR system and must be completed by program and DHS regulations

Other duties as assigned

Required Skills

Must be at least 18 years of age and must be free of substance use problems for at least one year

Must possess a minimum of high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) with some college or technical school preferred

At least two years' experience working as a technician or health services assistant in a substance use disorder detoxification or treatment setting, preferred

Current first aid certificate

Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certificate

Knowledge of State and Federal law regarding confidentiality of alcohol and drug treatment records and HIV testing/status including 42 CFR, part 2

Knowledge of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Technology proficiency with various software packages including EHR/EMR and keyboarding skills

Experience with first aid for seizures, trauma, and loss of consciousness

Knowledge of client bill of rights in Minnesota Statutes 148F.165, and staff responsibilities in Minnesota Statutes 144.651 and 253B.03 Gateway Recovery Center is a part of EOSIS (formerly Meridian Behavioral Health), a leader in behavioral health care and addiction recovery services with a network of treatment centers across Minnesota.

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