Job description

Malibu Detox is a premier residential addiction treatment facility perched high on the scenic overlooks of Topanga Canyon. We are a fully license and Joint Commission accredited facility with 18 co-ed beds. As part of Malibu Detox's expansion mission we are looking to fill several positions with qualified individuals who share our mission for quality 'no-stone-un-turned' client care.

Statement of Purpose

The Technician fulfills the assigned role as a part of the treatment team, maintaining the well-being of clients and integrity of the program. Provides client supervision and staff/unit support as assigned.

Major Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees clients and environment of care in an awake overnight capacity.
• Responsible for conducting 30-min rounds of client whereabouts and property safety checks at regular intervals throughout the evening.
• Document appropriately in client KIPU charts

Additional Responsibilities

• Completes admission/intake procedures on new clients including all paperwork, room assignments, and initial orientation.
• Conducts property searches of clients as required by program standards.
• Performs urine drug screen testing of clients as required.
• Performs Medication supervision as required.
• Provides transportation services including patient transportation
• Attends in-service training and educational workshops.
• Attends all required staff meetings.
• Knowledge of drug and alcohol dependency, mental health, family systems and various recovery resources in the community such as Smart Recovery/ other resources in the community.
• Develop and maintain individualized records of client progress and participation in treatment including admission and discharge, individual, group, family, vocational (both individual and group) literacy training and other occasions as appropriate.
• Ability to write clear (and concise) statements, summarizing client’s feelings, expressions, resistance and response to their treatment plan; goals and objectives. Includes letters to referral agencies, courts/probation.
• Ability to confront behavioral changes, identifies a crisis, and recognize when additional assistance is necessary.
• Ability to recognize personal recovery issues that have an impact on job performance and interactions with clients.
• Fully understands and maintains policies regarding professional ethics, including appropriate boundaries and patient confidentiality.
• Ability to demonstrate respect for cultural and lifestyle diversities of clients and staff.
• Ability to prepare for, and facilitate specialty programs.
• Basic knowledge of referrals, both in and out of Balance Treatment Center.
• Working knowledge of the philosophy and approach Smart Recovery and 12 step program( if client would like 12 step program).
• Ability to communicate clearly, with clients, staff, peers, supervisors and non- Center resources.

Technician Competencies and Performance Expectations

All Technicians are expected to:

• Document client intake and treatment progress
• Identify a crisis
• Facilitate an educational group
• Liaison with and refer to treatment team, inside and outside agencies
• Asses and report client behavioral changes
• Identify personal boundaries and be able to work as part of the treatment team
• Adhere to professional standards
• Recognize personal biases working within diverse populations

Prerequisite Qualifications

Following are the qualifications required to perform the essential functions of this position. Qualifications may be subject to modification based on the Americans with Disabilities Act.

High school diploma or equivalency. One year of experience in the mental health field or educational progress towards degree in a mental health field.

Must have valid California driver’s license and liability insurance if driving personal vehicle on Center business.

Vision, hearing, manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination must be adequate for performance of job duties. Able to sit at desk, use keyboard, write and physically perform other job duties. Able to move about the facility to observe clients and staff.

Specific qualifications may vary based on assignment. The supervisor will initial those items on the following list, which apply and write N/A to indicate those qualifications which are not applicable:

_____ Class “C” Driver’s License

_____ Personal vehicle with liability insurance for reimbursable mileage, generally short distances.

_____ First Aid certification, obtain within 90 days of employment and maintain current thereafter.

_____ CPR certification, obtain within 90 days of employment and maintain current thereafter.

_____ Medication training required within 30 days of employment.- Licensed Staff Only

_____ Develop computer skills adequate to perform word processing duties within 90 days of employment.

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements which may be inherent in the position.

Modality Specific Job Responsibilities

Duties may vary based on assignment. Employee shall receive, concurrent with this job description, the specific evaluation necessary for their specific job.

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements which may be inherent in this position.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $17.00 to $21.00 /hour

COVID-19 precautions

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Temperature screenings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Topanga, CA 90290: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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