Patient Care Technician

Responsibilities

• Aid 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 report observations to staff.
• Ensure compliance with fire and safety regulations.
• Provide clerical support to the treatment team, manage medication services, and schedule patients.
• Support recovery activities of patients/clients and report observations to appropriate staff.
• Assist patients/clients from admission through discharge as a member of the treatment team.
• Ensure the site/building adheres to safety regulations including fire and guest/visitor expectations.
• Accompany residents/patients/clients to scheduled appointments, meetings, and other activities as required.
• Manage funds within program guidelines.
• Perform toxicology screenings as required.
• Support resident/patient/client vocational goals.
• Support Peer-run programming and provide education-based lectures as required.
• Assist the medical department as needed to monitor and maintain patient/client medications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18+ years of age.
• Current CPR certification or obtain within 30 days.
• Certification must be from American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Satisfactory completion of a state/license specific background check.
• Current Driver’s License in good standing.
• Valid insurance that does not show major motor vehicle violations within the past 3 years.
• Valid insurance that does not show capital violations within the last 5 years.
• Favorable Drivers Health Screen preferred.
• Current self-administration of Medication Certification or obtain within 60 days (if required).
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Previous experience working in the addiction treatment industry preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Outlook preferred.
• Two or more years’ experience understanding the Twelve Step Process/Program preferred.

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 providing 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:

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

The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our colleagues is critical to our success as a force of healing and hope for individuals, families and communities affected by addiction to alcohol and other drugs; and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Pay

Salary range: USD $20.00 - USD $28.36 /Hr.