Epi Duran-Patient Care Assistant Multifil (DOH/NMBHI #13278+)

Salary

• $18.15 - $27.23 Hourly
• $37,752 - $56,628 Annually

Posting Details

The NMBHI Residential treatment program will provide inpatient services for individuals that struggle with substance abuse and mental health disorders. Our program will offer Inpatient Detox services for clients seeking residential treatment. Our team will offer anti-craving medication assistance options and will encourage MOUD during treatment and post discharge.

About the Role

This position will rotate job duties between admissions, detox, residential group therapy, and structured recreational activities. This position will work individually with clients to establish follow up appointments and aftercare plans prior to program discharge. This position will be integral to each client's continued participation in the program by establishing rapport and client trust.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to obtain a basic set of vitals
• Must be willing to learn about chemical dependency and how to recognize and score withdrawal symptoms appropriately
• Must be able to manage emotions and personal responses even when conditions are unfavorable
• Must be willing to communicate with the team and management to ensure all daily goals and objectives are met
• Must be punctual, professional, and present (emotionally and mentally) for each shift

Requirements

• Experience working with population who carry a primary/secondary diagnosis of substance use disorder and who require medically managed withdrawal services and intensive adult residential treatment
• Experience working with treatment teams
• Experience working in a hospital setting
• Experience working with clients that struggle with substance abuse or chemical dependency
• High School Diploma and one (1) year of experience as it pertains to the essential duties of the classification

Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience as it pertains to the essential duties of the classification
• Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling one (1) year may substitute for the required experience

Employment Requirements

• Valid Driver's License
• Successful completion of the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Working Conditions

• Office setting with exposure to Visual Video Display Terminal, personal computer, Microsoft Teams, Email, and phone usage
• Adult residential treatment center with detox patients and residential clients that struggle with mental health illness and could present with unpredictable behavior
• SUN, MON, TUE & every other WED; 1800-0600

Supplemental Information

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