CD Tech ($20.00hr) - Full-Time

Nuway•Minneapolis, MN

2d•$20

About The Position

As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the Chemical Dependency Technician (CD Tech) will assist clients from admission through discharge providing client support through the extended substance and mental health treatment process. CD Tech’s supervise and manage client behavior and help manage client crisis situations when necessary. They assist on-duty counselors as required in direct support of program goals and objectives. CD Techs require self-confidence, professionalism and the ability to exercise individual discretion and judgment. They must manage competing demands on their time and adhere to program schedule and rules. This includes situations where a client may be under the influence of a controlled substance or struggling with mental health symptoms, the CD Tech will respond in a professional, therapeutic and positive manner. They must be able to react and respond to medical emergencies conveying a positive and professional image to clients, staff and visitors. CD Techs must be able to maintain client confidentiality in accordance with state and federal guidelines and HIPAA requirements.

Requirements

Age 18 or older
Current First Aid/CPR certification and Medication Administration certificate (for Residential only) obtained within 30 days of starting work
Able to pass Minnesota DHS background study
Ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds
Sitting for extended periods of time.
Daily use of general office and/or residential facility equipment.
Lifting (max 25 pounds ), minimal reaching, bending and stooping.
Ability to effectively navigate program and office environment such as ascending and descending steps, passing through doorways and entrances, and accessing program/office facilities.
Proficiently understand, follow instructions, and communicate effectively in English.
Able to effectively document services in writing formatted in English.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED
Previous experience in an addiction treatment facility or experience working in the substance use disorder and/or mental health field
Competent computer skills and able to effectively enter information in various systems

Responsibilities

Assist clients from admission through discharge providing client support through the extended substance and mental health treatment process.
Supervise and manage client behavior and help manage client crisis situations when necessary.
Assist on-duty counselors as required in direct support of program goals and objectives.
Manage competing demands on their time and adhere to program schedule and rules.
Respond in a professional, therapeutic and positive manner to clients under the influence or struggling with mental health symptoms.
React and respond to medical emergencies conveying a positive and professional image to clients, staff and visitors.
Maintain client confidentiality in accordance with state and federal guidelines and HIPAA requirements.