Addiction Technician

Health Solutions West•Grand Junction, CO

1d•$20 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Addiction Technicians work with adults and their families in Withdrawal Management and/or Residential programs, providing milieu management and direct support to people experiencing mental health or substance use challenges and withdrawal management needs. As part of a multidisciplinary team, they advocate for clients within systems, provide mentoring and education, and model wellness and recovery. The role includes engaging clients in withdrawal management-specific therapy and monitoring clients during active detoxification or withdrawal to help ensure their physical stability while they are in the facility. This is a full-time, night-shift position at the Withdrawal Management location in Grand Junction, Colorado. The scheduled shift is 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 a.m. The position requires working irregular hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays. Employees must be able to travel between Health Solutions West sites and must already be authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Certified Addiction Counselor Certification (CAC) is listed under position qualifications.
Valid Colorado Driver’s License.
CPR/BLS Certification for Healthcare Provider is required prior to independent patient care.
Verbal De-Escalation certification is required prior to independent patient care; training for certification will be provided.
Ability to perform duties required by training, including 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 communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Ability to take initiative while working independently and as part of a treatment team.
Working knowledge of Windows-based applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet access.
Ability to use computer software applications, including an electronic health record, and operate standard office equipment.
Ability to organize and prioritize workload in a hectic environment with frequent interruptions.
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.
Ability to travel between Health Solutions West sites.
Must already be authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide milieu management and direct support to clients in Withdrawal Management and/or Residential programs.
Advocate for clients within systems, provide mentoring and education, and model wellness and recovery.
Engage clients in withdrawal management-specific therapy.
Monitor clients during active detoxification or withdrawal to ensure physical stability while they are in the facility.
Observe, report, and document clients’ recovery process in the electronic health record.
Work as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team and use individual and group supervision to develop proficiency.
Use verbal de-escalation and, if necessary, physical and mechanical restraints in accordance with training.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with employees, clients, and community members.