SUD Technician

If you are interested in joining a team of collaborative, compassionate individuals committed to serving those early on in their recovery journey, we have an opportunity for you! Positions open for both Full Time and Part Time candidates. Judy Retterath Withdrawal Management Center (formerly Mission Care Detox Center), opened in 1978 as Minnesota’s first licensed detoxification program. Forty years later, our facility continues to be a leader and innovator in Minnesota’s early recovery community, operating as one of the state’s first withdrawal management programs. Position Responsibilities Be sensitive to the diverse backgrounds of patients and their families, and act in ways that project fairness and equality Be sensitive to the mental health needs and stressors impacting patients and provide person-centered patient support during their managed withdrawal Facilitate clinical operations, including phone screening, meal, and snack services, greeting patients, preliminary intake processes, and preparing high-quality and welcoming sleeping/healing spaces for all clients Admit and discharge patients according to established procedures in an accurate and timely manner Collect patient data and insurance information in the record using the Electronic Health Records database Orient patients to unit rules, procedures, and Client Rights Observe and chart patient behaviors Conduct routine checks of the facility and patients Follow the nurse's directions in carrying out nursing procedures and participate in programming as requested, including routine vital checks of patients Attend all staff meetings, in-service training, and quarterly emergency procedure reviews Actively participate in shift change reports Required Experience and Qualifications Be at least 18 years of age. High school diploma or GED preferred Previous experience in an addiction treatment facility or experience working in the substance use disorder and mental health field is a plus Upon employment, successful completion of Judy Retterath Withdrawal Management Center training, including the ability to perform basic health assessment, first aid, client care functions, adolescent development, and special needs of seniors Computer proficiency is required, including the ability to use e-mail, navigate the internet, and complete basic data entry in an electronic health record system Ability to work well with people from diverse racial, cultural, social, and economic backgrounds Salary: starts at $17.00/h with differentials for the following shifts: Evening Weekdays $1.00 Overnight Weekdays $2.00 Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Shifts Available: Nights and weekends needed. Rotating holidays. Mission Statement: Missions Inc. Programs provide a collaborative community and safe space where people are empowered to heal and transform their lives. Our vision is a world where every person realizes their worth and lives with dignity, free from addiction and violence. Our values are to: Affirm human worth Foster self-determination If you are interested in joining a team of collaborative, compassionate individuals committed to serving those early on in their recovery journey, we have an opportunity for you! Positions open for both Full Time and Part Time candidates. Judy Retterath Withdrawal Management Center (formerly Mission Care Detox Center), opened in 1978 as Minnesota’s first licensed detoxification program. Forty years later, our facility continues to be a leader and innovator in Minnesota’s early recovery community, operating as one of the state’s first withdrawal management programs. Position Responsibilities Be sensitive to the diverse backgrounds of patients and their families, and act in ways that project fairness and equality Be sensitive to the mental health needs and stressors impacting patients and provide person-centered patient support during their managed withdrawal Facilitate clinical operations, including phone screening, meal, and snack services, greeting patients, preliminary intake processes, and preparing high-quality and welcoming sleeping/healing spaces for all clients Admit and discharge patients according to established procedures in an accurate and timely manner Collect patient data and insurance information in the record using the Electronic Health Records database Orient patients to unit rules, procedures, and Client Rights Observe and chart patient behaviors Conduct routine checks of the facility and patients #J-18808-Ljbffr Missions Inc. Programs