Substance Abuse Technician

DUTY STATEMENT AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Conduct intake with all beneficiaries including CalOms forms, consent forms, ROI's and assessments as well as orientation to program.
• Manage bed assignments
• Maintain documentation in beneficiary record which includes intake note, updated case note, discharge note, and shift reports
• Oversee the self-administration of medication.
• Receive briefing from prior shift personnel on recent developments.
• Observe and report beneficiary behavior to case managers and document in beneficiary chart as well as shift report in EHR.
• Ensure beneficiaries attend all meetings and groups if physically able.
• Conduct walk throughs of facility and beneficiary rooms every 30 minutes and provide documentation of walk through
• Knowledgeable of Confidentiality laws, policies and procedures.
• Answer telephones and become knowledgeable with referral procedures.
• Monitor and record vitals of withdrawal management beneficiaries as instructed as well as conduct 30-minute close watch observation and document in beneficiary record.
• Complete continuing education and trainings as required by Cedar House, County and State mandates
• Provide transportation of beneficiaries as needed
• Maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

• Understanding of the nature of alcohol/drug addiction and recovery process.
• Completed twelve years of education or have GED.
• Agree to enroll and complete a drug studies certificate program or have completed one.
• Will have 5 years to become certified or must be registered upon hire under an accredited drug and alcohol certification program.
• Ability to address stressful situations in a calm manner and be able to communicate in a positive way.
• Maintain current Adult CPR/First Aid/AED
• Maintain current certification and/or registration with CAADE or CCAPP.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people.
• Resourcefulness and strong problem-solving skills.