Job Description

Affinity is URGENTLY seeking a Behavioral Health
Technician for our Desert Hot Springs detox residential facility
(multiple shifts available). The ideal candidate has working knowledge
of addiction recovery (we are willing to train if not) and a clean
driving record. The Behavioral Health Technician will help facilitate
clients through their day/evening programming schedules in a
detox/residential substance abuse setting.
MUST BE DRUG FREE and have COVID VACCINES
MUST BE ABLE TO DRIVE:

At least 4 years of driving experience
No more than 2 violations in the last 3 years

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Conduct client rounds according to state protocols and document appropriately.
Complete new admission intake procedures according to program policies
on all new admissions (UA, belongings searches, and paperwork).
Documentation of daily progress in client charts.
Conduct room searches as needed or requested by management.
Administering detoxification protocols (completion of CIWA, COWS
forms, vital signs rounds) on all detoxification clients.
Collect urine samples for testing.
Maintain cleanliness of property
Transports clients in company vehicles to appointments, meetings and
outside activities.
Crisis intervention
Assist, teach and/or supervise clients with general household chores,
cleanliness and food preparation; clean up as required.

Experience and Skills:

No experience required as we are willing to train
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong listening skills, particularly when clients are conveying their needs.
Communicates professionally in person and on the phone
Treats others with respect
Communicates openly and honestly
Resolves conflicts in a positive way
Expresses facts and thoughts in writing in a clear and organized way
Written communication skills: documents daily progress in client charts.
Computer Skills: Google drive and digital documentation

Knowledge:

An understanding of chemical dependency
An understanding of the 12 Step process and alternative SMART program
Knowledge of HIPAA compliance and privacy measures
Knowledge and good use of boundaries with coworkers and clients

Required Qualifications:

Current RADT or willingness to obtain upon hire
Valid Driver's License
Current certification in First Aid/CPR
High School diploma, or GED equivalent
Must be legally able to work in the United States.

The job duties listed above should not be construed as an exhaustive
list of all job duties required. Other duties will be assigned as need
arises and according to programmatic need.

Job Tags

Full time, Shift work, Afternoon shift,

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