Medical Personnel

HUMAN SERVICE AGENCY•Watertown, SD

14d•$17 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Medical Personnel of Serenity Hills are responsible for all medical aspects of the detoxification day-to-day operation; and the health and medical aspects of the Halfway House Program as indicated. They serve a primary role in the care of clients in detoxification; and a secondary role in the care of clients in the Halfway House Program.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Valid Driver’s License and safe driving record.
Successful completion of criminal background check.
Ability to become CPR, 1st Aid, and Med Certified.
Access to Electronic Personal Health Information (EPHI).
Read, understand, and comply with HSA policies and procedures that apply to protected information and security.

Nice To Haves

One year of combination of education and/or experience in the chemical dependency and/or mental health fields preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide medical admission assessments on clients entering the Detoxification and Halfway House Programs.
Provides orientation to the clients as indicated.
Monitors client condition through observation, administering tests, and continuing medical assessments.
Administers or assists the client in administering medication per physician’s orders.
Provides psychological interventions with clients in both the Detoxification and Halfway House Programs as indicated.
Responds to crises in a task-oriented, calm, and effective manner.
Monitors, supervises, and enforces client conformity to daily schedules in both the Detoxification and Halfway House Programs.
Provides discharge and aftercare planning.
Provides education on health and nutrition to Halfway House and Detoxification clients.
Provides medical interventions as needed.
Regularly monitors the environment of Serenity Hills and takes immediate corrective action to ensure that safety and health standards are maintained.
Assisting in meal preparation, typing, collecting money for payment of services, janitorial duties, filing, management of the medical case record, purchasing, quality assurance, and laundry.
Other duties as assigned consistent with non-exempt functions.