Patient Care Technician

About the role

The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is seeking a dedicated individual to join our team. This position involves assisting clients and staff, reviewing patient/client activities, ensuring compliance with fire and safety regulations, and supporting various treatment processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients and staff with team needs throughout the facility.
• Address the treatment process within organizational guidelines, philosophies, policies and procedures.
• Review patient/client activities and relate observations to staff.
• Ensure building is in compliance with fire and safety regulations.
• Provide clerical support to the treatment team, medication services, patient scheduling and management of unit office/tech station.
• Support recovery activities of patients/clients and relate observations to appropriate staff.
• Assist patients/clients from admission through discharge.
• Monitor and maintain patient/client’s medications.
• Manage money restricting program within organization guidelines.
• Accompany residents/patients/clients to scheduled appointments, meetings, grocery store, etc.
• Support resident/patient/client vocational goals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be 21+ years of age
• Satisfactory completion of a state/license specific background check
• CPR certification or obtain within 30 days (from American Red Cross or American Heart Association)
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Previous experience working in the addiction treatment industry
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Two years of experience in understanding of the Twelve Step Process/Program
• Insurance requirements: No major motor vehicle violations within the past 3 years, no capital violations within the last 5 years, two years free from chemical use

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Previous experience working in the addiction treatment industry
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Two years of experience in understanding of the Twelve Step Process/Program
• Insurance requirements: No major motor vehicle violations within the past 3 years, no capital violations within the last 5 years, two years free from chemical use

Benefits

• Competitive Health, Dental and Vision Plans
• Retail savings plan with employer match
• Paid time-off
• Tuition reimbursement

Overview

The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is the largest nonprofit addiction recovery organization in the United States. It is also one of the most mission-driven places you will find. The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation team is passionate about providing hope and ultimately healing. As a living, growing and evolving institution, the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is – at our core- a people-powered organization. Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is comprised of 1600+ employees, seventeen treatment sites and produces $190 million dollars in annual revenue. This exemplary organization serves nearly 25,000 people annually and is committed to provide hope and healing for those experiencing addiction to alcohol and other drugs. What makes this organization unique is its total ecosystem approach to prevention, education, research, advocacy and treatment. All of the parts of the organization work together to inform, develop and deliver evidence-based practices that help people reclaim their futures and restore their hope. Being “a best place to work” is a strategic goal of Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation and it’s a goal that every employee plays an active role in helping to achieve. Our culture is a reflection of how encouraged and energized we each feel about contributing our ideas and performing to our greatest ability. Join us and do meaningful work. We deeply value our employees. Working at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation includes a comprehensive benefits package, including: