Detox Technician (Part-Time)
About The Position
Mountainside is seeking a compassionate and dependable Detox Technician to support clients throughout detoxification by monitoring their health, safety, and overall well-being and helping maintain a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment. The role involves working directly with clients as part of a collaborative clinical team in a behavioral health treatment setting. This is a part-time position of 24 hours per week in Canaan, Connecticut, with a rotating two-week schedule. Week 1 consists of Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday shifts from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Week 2 consists of Monday, Thursday, and Friday shifts from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM. The base pay range is $17.00–$20.00 per hour. Regularly scheduled 3:00 PM–11:00 PM shifts are eligible for a $2.00 per hour evening shift differential. Actual pay is determined by job-related factors including skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of responsibilities, geographic location, performance, and working conditions. Mountainside Treatment Center is a growing behavioral healthcare provider founded in 1998, focused on treating alcohol dependency and drug addiction. It is accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF. Mountainside strongly prefers employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including regularly scheduled boosters, and for influenza as recommended by the CDC. The organization is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
Requirements
- Ability to remain calm, professional, and attentive in a fast-paced treatment environment.
- Strong communication, observation, and documentation skills.
- Compassionate and respectful approach to working with individuals receiving substance use disorder treatment.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in a detoxification or behavioral health setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and document clients' vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, respirations, and temperature.
- Observe clients for changes in medical or psychological status and promptly communicate concerns to the nurse on duty.
- Monitor and document client activity, behavior, and overall status, reporting concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
- Conduct required client rounds and safety checks according to Mountainside protocols.
- Assist clients with activities of daily living as appropriate.
- Perform waived testing and EKGs as needed.
- Encourage clients to participate in groups, meetings, and program activities when medically appropriate.
- Facilitate groups as needed.
- Help maintain a clean, orderly, and safe detoxification unit.
- Support the safety and security of clients, buildings, and grounds.
- Maintain professional working relationships with community agencies.
- Protect client confidentiality and medical information.
- Comply with applicable federal, state, and accreditation requirements.
Benefits
- Paid Sick Time.
- 401(k) with employer matching.
- Free meals while working on the Canaan campus.
- $2.00 per hour evening shift differential for regularly scheduled 3:00 PM–11:00 PM shifts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
