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Residential Technician LesChallas (Full Time)

CMI Healthcare Services

#CPR #Patient Care #Mental Health #Medical Assistant #Drug Screening #Co-occurring Disorders #CADC #Substance Abuse Treatment #CPI

Quick overview

Provide support and supervision for individuals in a residential substance abuse treatment environment to maintain a healthy recovery milieu. Responsibilities include monitoring medication, performing drug screens, and transporting residents to medical or court appointments.

Requirements summary

A high school diploma or GED is required, and a F Endorsed license is mandatory. Preferred qualifications include certifications such as CPR, CPI, CADC, or experience as a Peer Recovery Specialist.

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Job description

Assist with contributing to a healthy recovery environment in a residential treatment environment for persons with substance abuse or a co-occurring disorder.
Display professional boundaries when monitoring and interacting with the residents in the therapeutic community.
Attend staff meetings and trainings as scheduled to build awareness in the area of substance use disorders and mental health in order to ensure that appropriate interactions with the resident population.
Display professionalism when answering phones, gathering demographics, or interacting with community partners.
Serve as a coach to assist the residents along their treatment journey while supporting the program commitment
Follow Licensure standards to ensure that the facility remains in compliance.
Model and supervise general housekeeping, life skills duties to maintain the cleanliness of the facility.
Assist and monitor residents with meal preparation while ensuring that residents receive meals/snacks on a timely basis.
Monitor medication regime and ensure that all resident prescriptions are secure.
Document regarding critical incidents and events occurring on the shift in the daily shift relate log to ensure a consistent flow of information from shift to shift.
Notify Program Supervisor of unusual or critical events occurring with residents and/or facility that may adversely impact the treatment milieu.
Perform drug screen, property search of resident belonging to maintain a safe treatment environment.
Maintain confidentiality of all resident information.
Safely transport residents to applicable recreation/medical/social activities or court appointments using agency transportation.
Prompt residents to keep respective appointments for medical/supportive services.
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Minimum of High School Diploma / G.E.D required. CPR, CPI, Certified Peer Recovery Specialist and CADC training preferred.

Experience

Must have F Endorsed license; Medical Assistant with substance abuse experience or Peer Recovery Specialist, or persons with knowledge in the area of addiction or co-occurring disorders through personal or professional experience preferred.

Job Type: Full Time