Recovery Technician - Detox - On Call

Job Description

Job Description

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. Our residential/detox/op programs involve close contact with individuals in the formative phase of their recovery.

Pay : $16 - $21 / hour  
Shift: Part Time, On Call - available for 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift

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
• Discount with Verizon Cell Phone Plans

Each day, you’ll help rebuild lives by making a real impact on people recovering from addiction and mental health challenges. With approachable leaders who listen, support, and encourage growth, you’ll experience what it means to be rising together in your career. A strong culture of care, where team members look out for one another and stand together through challenges, keeps you rooted in teamwork as you do meaningful, life-changing work.

Ready to help others take their first steps toward recovery? Join the team at Gateway Recovery Center as a part time Recovery Technician - Detox in Inver Grove Heights, MN, and make a meaningful impact every day. Apply today! 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.