Detox Technician

SUMMARY

Bear River Health (BRH) is a Private for Profit, Limited Liability Corporation (LLC) that serves people with primary substance use disorders and mental health issues in medically supervised detoxification, residential and outpatient treatment setting.

As we strive for excellence in a team, we ask you to strive for excellence in your job. In return, you can expect a pleasant work environment, fair compensation and opportunities for personal growth and job satisfaction. 7a-7p shift with rotating weekends.

Vision:

To become the industry leader in Substance Use Disorder Treatment and life skills development by incorporating a holistic person-centered, evidence-based treatment model using trauma informed care.

Mission:

To save lives and foster growth.

Values:

● We Care Our empathy motivates us to act with compassion. We are called to recovery, passionate about our roles and invested in our client's recovery.

● We're Real Our actions being congruent, authentic and genuine.

● We Grow We are dynamic with a focus on improvement and innovation.

● We Are Professional We maintain professional boundaries between our staff, clients and community.

Function:

The Detox Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for the support and mentoring of clients. He/she will maintain close communication with the Front Team Manager. Acts as the central receiver of pertinent clinical data.

Accountability:

● Ensure Safety of Clients

● Be Professional & Lead by Example

● Exemplify Teamwork & Knowledge

● Ensure Compliance with Pt Handbook

● Flexibility, Attentiveness with job duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

● Orients new clients.

● Ensures safe and consistent environment for clients.

● Intake – manage paperwork and information.

● General cleaning, making beds, cleaning bathrooms, cleaning group rooms, etc.

● Filing, copies, other office duties to complete case management duties and support of nursing staff.

● Preparation of group materials and researching new methodologies for inclusion in group and individual sessions.

● On call shifts might be necessary.

● Other duties as assigned.

Other General Responsibilities:

● Maintain a peaceful, enjoyable and learning-engaged community by engaging with clients and staff in a professional, kind and consistent manner.

● Seek the support of the Front Team Manager with any questions or comments on how to improve processes.

● Administering Surveys (mid-term and exit)

*The job duties listed above should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties required. Other duties will be assigned as need arises and according to programmatic need.

Minimum Qualifications:

● Advanced knowledge or ability to learn multiple pathways in working with recovery. (i.e. the 12-step treatment model, integral recovery and its application in residential treatment.)

● Specific knowledge in addiction and treatment resources preferred.

● Knowledge of treatment and referral community in Northern Michigan.

● Current certification in First Aid/CPR.

● High School Diploma or equivalent (Preferred certificate or associate degree in psychiatric or mental health technology, in addition to on-the-job training or comparable experience).

Pay: $ $20.55 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person