WITHDRAWAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (FT)- Co Springs
About The Position
Crossroads Turning Points is seeking a Withdrawal Management Specialist to assist with coordinating and monitoring patient activities and the day-to-day operations of an assigned withdrawal management unit during the assigned shift. The role supports people facing substance use and mental health challenges as they work toward long-term recovery. The position is offered full-time or part-time and requires availability for second shift (4 p.m. to midnight) and graveyard shift (midnight to 8 a.m.). Pre-employment drug screening and background checks are required. The specialist takes vital signs, conducts intake screens and patient assessments, gathers information about patients’ substance use, medical and social histories, and needs, and shares relevant medical information with the agency physician. The role includes monitoring medication in accordance with agency policy and physician directions, providing case management, conducting individual and group sessions, completing paperwork, monitoring patients throughout the shift, assisting with treatment referrals, escalating incidents beyond the unit’s normal scope, and verifying monitoring reports. Training for taking vital signs is provided.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current Certified Addiction Technician (CAT) certification, or ability to obtain CAT certification within 18 months of hire.
- Prior experience providing direct patient care in substance abuse services, including assessment, triage, crisis intervention, and group counseling.
- Solid communication skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- CPR and First Aid certification.
- Ability to take vital signs and recognize medical problems.
- Availability to work second shift (4 p.m. to midnight) and graveyard shift (midnight to 8 a.m.).
- Successful completion of pre-employment drug screening and background checks.
Nice To Haves
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Take patients’ vital signs as required; training is provided.
- Conduct intake screens and assess potential patients.
- Gather information about patients’ drug and alcohol use, medical and social history, and needs.
- Provide the agency physician with information about medical issues and medication clearance.
- Monitor medication according to operating policy and physician directions.
- Provide case management services to patients enrolled in the withdrawal management program.
- Conduct individual and group sessions.
- Complete required paperwork.
- Monitor patients throughout the shift.
- Assist with medical and mental health treatment referrals.
- Inform the supervisor of incidents beyond the normal scope of the withdrawal management unit.
- Verify the accuracy of monitoring reports.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, with the employer paying almost 70% of the cost.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Eight paid holidays.
- Two paid administrative holidays.
- Jury duty leave.
- Military/reserve duty leave.
- Family/medical leave.
- Modified PTO with cash payout for employee leave.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Optional AFLAC coverage.
- Growth opportunities.
- Free long-term disability insurance.
- Free clinical supervision.
- Free life insurance equal to three times annual salary.
- Free Sam’s Club membership.
- Optional flexible spending account.
- Student loan forgiveness, subject to certain restrictions.
- Agency-paid initial CPR and First Aid training and renewals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
