DETOX SUPPORT SPECIALIST- PER DIEM

Universal Health Services • North Stonington, CT

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About The Position

Stonington Institute is committed to providing quality substance abuse treatment options for adults in Southeastern Connecticut and surrounding areas. We offer medical detox as well as residential addictions treatment for active duty and retired military service members in our North Stonington location. Our clinic in Groton, CT, offers partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient treatment, and is conveniently located across the street from The Inn at Trails Corner, a new 180 bed dormitory-style sober community for adult men and women who attend our outpatient day treatment programs. The Inn offers overnight accommodations, full-meal service, indoor/outdoor recreation options, a workout room, and computer center for all clients. We accept private insurance, state-funded plans and self-pay arrangements. Job Summary: The Detox Support Specialist (DSS) observes the unit to ensure the safety and security of the environment for clients and visitors of the Substance Use Disorder Facility.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in social services and residential treatment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with client screening, admission, discharge, orientation and assessment functions as assigned by Supervisor.
• Conducts 15 or 30 minute checks on all clients, or as dictated by precaution level, for duration of shift. Completes necessary observation log documentation.
• Collect and complete vital signs, urine screens, strip searches and accurately securing and documenting client inventory.
• Facilitate client orientation, educational and recreational groups.
• Communicates relevant information to staff and clinical team through documentation and verbal report.
• Develops and maintains professional boundaries and relations with clients.
• Searches client rooms and common areas for contraband. Secures contraband and reports to nursing and clinical staff.
• Adheres to program procedures and enforces rules, regulations, and policies and ensures client adherence to same.
• Responds to client and program crisis and reports incidents to supervisor and program administrator as detailed in program incident reporting procedures.
• Maintains safety, appearance, and cleanliness of the facility.
• Completes paperwork needed for lab work, end of shift report and DSS audits.
• Completes data entry and filing for admissions screenings as necessary

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career advancement opportunities
• Comprehensive Benefits including Medical, Dental, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement and more (for eligible part-time and full-time positions)
• Competitive Compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees