Addiction Technician

Health Solutions West•Grand Junction, CO

3d•$20 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Addiction Technicians work with clients in Withdrawal Management and/or Residential programs, providing milieu management as part of a multidisciplinary team. They provide direct support to individuals experiencing mental health and substance use challenges and withdrawal management needs; advocate for clients within systems; provide mentoring and education; and model wellness and recovery. The role works directly with adults and their families, engages clients in withdrawal management-specific therapy, and monitors clients during active detoxification or withdrawal to help ensure their physical stability while they are at the facility. The position is part time and located at Building B in Grand Junction, Colorado. The listed pay range is $20.00–$21.00 per hour. Employees must already be authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) certification.
Valid Colorado driver’s license.
CPR/BLS Certification for Healthcare Provider before providing independent patient care.
Verbal de-escalation certification before providing independent patient care; training for certification will be provided.
Ability to perform duties required by training for verbal de-escalation and physical and mechanical restraints if necessary.
Organizational skills and creative problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of and ability to apply de-escalation skills.
Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Ability to take initiative, work independently and as part of a treatment team, and use individual and group supervision.
Ability to uphold the mission and goals of MSH/WSH.
Interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with employees, clients, and community members.
Working knowledge of Windows-based applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and internet access; ability to use an electronic health record and other software applications.
Ability to operate standard office equipment, including a computer keyboard, calculator, copy machine, fax machine, and multi-line telephone.
Ability to organize and prioritize work in a hectic environment with frequent interruptions.
A high degree of emotional maturity and ability to maintain courtesy and professional decorum in adverse circumstances.
Basic counseling skills, including listening without judgment, empathizing with clients, and responding appropriately.
Ability to function at peak performance during nighttime hours if required.
Must already be authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available.
Occasional lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds; frequent walking, sitting, standing, or kneeling; occasional climbing, balancing, and stooping; and ability to sit for extended periods at a computer.
Ability to travel between Health Solutions West sites.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a human services-related field.
Lived experience with mental health and/or substance use conditions.
Knowledge of AA/NA.

Responsibilities

Provide milieu management in Withdrawal Management and/or Residential programs.
Provide direct support to individuals experiencing mental health, substance use, and withdrawal management needs as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Advocate for clients within systems.
Provide mentoring and education, and model wellness and recovery.
Work directly with adults and their families.
Engage clients in withdrawal management-specific therapy.
Monitor clients during active detoxification or withdrawal to help ensure physical stability while they are at the facility.
Observe, report, and document clients’ recovery processes in the electronic health record.
Use supervision to develop proficiency and work independently and as part of a treatment team.
Travel between Health Solutions West sites as needed.