Substance Abuse Residential Specialist (Overnight)

National Capital Treatment and Recovery•Arlington, VA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

National Capital Treatment & Recovery, formerly Phoenix House, a nonprofit substance use treatment facility in Arlington, VA is hiring a Residential Specialist who will be responsible for monitoring the smooth operation of the program. This position assures a safe and drug free environment and provides Life Skills and 12 Step Education. This is a part-time, 11pm-7:30am (Friday, Saturday, Sunday), hourly position.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Certification as a substance abuse counselor (CSAC-A, CAC, CSAC), or ability to obtain within 6-months of employment, required
Possess valid driver’s license and safe driving record
Certified in First Aid and CPR, Medication Management a plus

Nice To Haves

Minimum two (2) years experience working in a substance abuse treatment setting preferred
Knowledge of substance use treatment and of 12 Step recovery process preferred
Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus

Responsibilities

Monitor therapeutic milieu and patient activities
Conduct random and regular walk-through the program
Respond to patient’s crises and emergencies as needed
Demonstrate empathy, compassion, and respect for patients in all interactions
Maintain observation of all patient areas to include, dining room, living room, group rooms, patio, and bedrooms to monitor patient activities
Transport patients to outside activities, night AA meetings and appointments as needed
Monitor patients leaving and returning from pass
Organize transportation for patients as necessary, including Taxi Voucher/Medicaid Cab Procedures
Communicate with staff in staff meetings regarding patient participation and patient’s progress
Provide patient milieu information in staff log
Document behavioral changes and any behavioral management issues employed with the patient in Welligent and shift log as appropriate
Meet at least monthly with supervisor for supervision
Attend morning shift report to give and receive patient milieu
Attend residential staff, clinical problem-solving meetings, as scheduled
Document significant patient issues in staff log, patient health record (Welligent) and complete Incident Reports as needed in Welligent
Responsible for monitoring and facilitating patient recreation, free time, job function and mealtimes
Present and facilitate Life Skills training and 12 Step Education
Provide information on AA/NA to patients through 12 step education
Conduct orientation for new patients based on program handbook
Maintain urine testing schedule and follow standard procedures in monitoring, documenting and transporting urine to urinalysis facility
Document in Urine Log and prepare specimens for labs. (refer to company policy for laboratory information) Take stat urine as needed
Conduct random search of possessions of patients returning from pass
Conduct random weekly urinalysis of residents, as directed by Residential Manager/Supervisor/Coordinator
Administer medications including medication pass to patients and count medications at shift change. (Only if successfully completed 32-hour Medication Aid Training)
Distribute medication to patients for self-administration according to procedure
Document all medications; report errors or problems to supervisor
Ensure all equipment in sound working condition and reports any problem to supervisor
Ensure new patients have items needed for the first night at the program (i.e., toiletries, linens etc.)
Maintain smooth operation of the program through resident community structure
Remain awake throughout shift
During night shift, make bed checks of all patients at appropriate times
During night shift, use Bed Checklist and note times of rounds, including insuring “lights out” rules are followed and confronting inappropriate patient behavior and documenting intervention
Respond to medical/psychiatric/behavioral emergencies in an appropriate manner and contacts supervisor, Program Director as needed. Call 911 or employ Taxi Voucher/Medicaid Cab Procedures in non-emergencies
Communicate with supervisor and staff regarding patient related issues
Complete shift with a shift note in staff log to indicate any changes in status of patients and/or facility
Assist Administrative Assistant / Receptionist by breaking down charts and store properly, copying program forms and creating intake
Monitor visitors during weekend visitation, requiring all visitors to sign in and wear visitor badge, assuring no visitor enters if under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, checking all resident packages brought into visitation for patients by visitors, and monitoring activities of patients and visitors to assure program and site/church rules are enforced
Maintain ethical standards and continued professional growth, including abiding by Program and NCTR policy and procedures, ensuring all CARF standards are instituted and maintained, promoting the quality standards and ethical practices of NCTR staff, continuing professional growth by attending workshops, trainings and staff trainings to increase skill and knowledge and set appropriate example for staff, maintaining current licensure/certification including CES, CPR, First Aid, and 32-hour Medication AID training, Narcan, maintaining professional boundaries with staff and patients, and performing other duties as assigned by supervisor