Patient Care Technician

Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation•Center City, MN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is the largest nonprofit addiction recovery organization in the United States. It is also one of the most mission-driven places you will find. The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation team is passionate about providing hope and ultimately healing. As a living, growing and evolving institution, the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is – at our core- a people-powered organization. Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is comprised of 1600+ employees, seventeen treatment sites and produces $190 million dollars in annual revenue. This exemplary organization serves nearly 25,000 people annually and is committed to provide hope and healing for those experiencing addiction to alcohol and other drugs. What makes this organization unique is its total ecosystem approach to prevention, education, research, advocacy and treatment. All of the parts of the organization work together to inform, develop and deliver evidence- based practices that help people reclaim their futures and restore their hope. Being “a best place to work” is a strategic goal of Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation and it’s a goal that every employee plays an active role in helping to achieve. Our culture is a reflection of how encouraged and energized we each feel about contributing our ideas and performing to our greatest ability. Join us and do meaningful work.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Must be 18+ years of age
Current CPR certification or obtain within 30 days.
Certification must be from American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Must satisfactorily pass a state/license specific background check
Current Driver’s License in good standing
Insurance requires that individuals in this role have no major motor vehicle violations within the past 3 years
Insurance requires that individuals in this role have no capital violations within the last 5 years
Favorable Drivers Health Screen

Nice To Haves

Current self-administration of Medication Certification or obtain within 60 days
Bachelor’s degree
Previous experience working in the addiction treatment industry
Experience with Microsoft Office and Outlook
2 or more years’ experience in understanding of the Twelve Step Process/Program

Responsibilities

Assist clients and staff with team needs throughout the facility.
Assist with addressing the treatment process within the organizational guidelines, philosophies, policies and procedures.
Review patient/client activities and relate observations to staff.
Ensure building complies with fire and safety regulations.
Provide clerical support to the treatment team, medication services, patient scheduling and management of unit office/tech station.
Review and support the recovery activities of patients/clients and relate observations to appropriate staff.
As a member of the treatment team, assist patients/clients from admission through discharge.
Ensure site/building follows safety regulations including fire and guest/visitor expectations (site-specific).
Accompany residents/patients/clients to scheduled appointments, meetings, grocery store, etc. (As required by site)
Manage money restricting program within organization guidelines. (As required by site)
Assist in performing toxicology screenings. (As required by site)
Support resident/patient/client vocational goals. (As required by site)
Support Peer run programming and provide education-based lectures. (As required by site)
Assist the medical department as needed to monitor and maintain patient/client’s medications. (As required by site)