Mental Health Program Technician - SUD Unit

Focus Treatment Center is an equal opportunity employer.

Focus strives to maintain an inclusive work environment where employees are welcomed, valued, respected, heard, and benefit from a safe work environment. We believe that diversity brings strength and equality of opportunity must be free from discrimination.

PRN position to cover night and weekend shifts as needed.

POSITION SUMMARY

Personnel in this position function under the direct supervision of the Director of Nursing. He or she assists the clinical team in patient care. This includes psycho-educational group presentations, monitoring of patients and admission of patients to their respective unit.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma/Bachelors Degree preferred.

• Good understanding of addictive process and recovery skills

• Minimum of one year experience in the addiction field.

• Individuals in recovery from substance abuse must have a minimum of two years of continuous chemical abstinence and must be active in support groups.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

• Perform admissions and orientation of the patient to the unit. Assists with patient discharges.

• Takes patient vital signs and documents according to facility policy.

• Observes patient behaviors and documents in accordance with facility policy.

• Conduct patient check of belongings upon admission.

• Supervise urine collection of patients.

• Conduct crisis intervention with the supervision of Director of Nursing/ADON or Charge Nurse.

• Escort patients to appointments as indicated by supervisor. Accompanies patients on outings and to nightly meetings and may require driving facility vehicles.

• Conduct educational lectures for patients and families, at admission, during facility stay and after discharge, as indicated.

• Documents in chart any contact with patients in accordance with department and facility procedure.

• Serves as a liaison between clinical staff and patients, keeping staff informed of high-risk issues or potential patient problems.

• Regularly communicates with other team members and interface in a positive constructive and helpful manner to promote cohesiveness, reduce conflict and provide for resolution.

• Monitors and identifies potential problems and discusses them in the daily multidisciplinary treatment meeting.

• Participates in daily FLASH meeting and treatment teams as required.

• Assists with Crisis Intervention as directed by Director of Nursing or Charge Nurse. Able to understand and react effectively to the unique needs of the patients.

• Monitors meal times and bathroom breaks (ED Unit only)

• Follow through with special assignments and responsibilities as requested by Director of Nursing/Program Director.

• Other duties as assigned.