WITHDRAWAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST - Pueblo

CROSSROADS TURNING POINTS INC•Pueblo, CO

1d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Are you on a journey to find personal and professional fulfillment? At Crossroads Turning Points, we recognize the importance of making a positive impact on the lives of others. By helping individuals navigate the challenges of substance misuse and mental health, you can play a vital role in guiding them toward a healthier lifestyle and lasting recovery. Our caring team provides personal support in a warm and welcoming environment for everyone who walks through our doors. We are seeking a compassionate and dynamic individual to join our team as a Withdrawal Management Specialist. This role is responsible for assisting in coordinating and monitoring patient activities and the day-to-day operations at the unit during the assigned shift. Available to work shifts (2nd & 3rd) - FT. All applicants must complete a pre-employment drug screening, which includes testing for marijuana, along with a comprehensive background check and a TB test. This position involves working at the facility.

Requirements

Minimum of a High School diploma or GED. An AA or BA degree in human services or a related field is preferred.
A Certified Addiction Technician (CAT) certification is required, or the candidate must be willing to obtain it within 18 months of the hire date.
Prior experience with substance misuse, providing direct patient care, assessment, triage, crisis intervention, and group counseling.
Solid communication skills and basic computer skills are required.
CPR and First-Aid certification (the agency will cover the costs for initial training and renewals).
Must be able to take vital signs and recognize medical problems.

Nice To Haves

An AA or BA degree in human services or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Take vital signs as required (training is provided).
Conduct screens and assess potential patients to determine their eligibility.
Obtains pertinent information regarding patient drug/alcohol use, medical and social history, and patient needs.
Provides the agency physician with information on medical issues and medication clearance, and monitors medication administration in accordance with operating policy and the physician’s directives.
Provides case management services to all patients enrolled in the Withdrawal Management Program.
Conducts individual and group sessions.
Completes necessary paperwork.
Monitors patients throughout the shift.
Assists in medical/mental health treatment referrals and informs supervisor of all incidents beyond the scope of the typical withdrawal management functions.
Verify the accuracy of monitoring reports.