CD Technician

HOMEWARD BOUND, INC. • Dallas, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

To maintain client contact, provide emotional support in times of stress, help enhance the client's therapeutic leisure and social skills, and through skills which may include self-disclosure, (e.g., "here is what happened to me and what I did about it"), help to motivate the client to a life of recovery and abstinence from drug and alcohol addiction. Notify Nursing Staff and/or Counselor in the event of a crisis. Participate in the Admission process as directed and orient the client to the unit. Interact with clients and participate in the process of blocking AMA departures. Duplicate and collate materials to be used by staff and clients in treatment. Inform the counselor of significant interactions with client and/or family members on an Incident Report Form or other communication system as directed. Any other task assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• High School or GED required
• Must have reliable transportation
• If in a program of substance recovery, must have at least one (1) year continuous sobriety.
• Possess good oral and written communication skills.
• Observes client confidentiality requirements.
• Adhere to facility Policies and Procedures.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal relationship skills with clients and staff members.
• Performs assigned duties and responsibilities in a timely manner.
• Possesses the ability to control problem situations in a calm and directive manner.
• Possesses the ability to establish and maintain a rapport with the clients.
• Possesses the ability to motivate, confront, and self-disclose in an appropriate manner.
• Demonstrate warmth, realness and empathy.
• Willing to upgrade knowledge and skills through continued education and training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain client contact.
• Provide emotional support in times of stress.
• Help enhance the client's therapeutic leisure and social skills.
• Notify Nursing Staff and/or Counselor in the event of a crisis.
• Participate in the Admission process as directed and orient the client to the unit.
• Interact with clients and participate in the process of blocking AMA departures.
• Duplicate and collate materials to be used by staff and clients in treatment.
• Inform the counselor of significant interactions with client and/or family members on an Incident Report Form or other communication system as directed.
• Perform any other task assigned by supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED