Women's Behavioral Healthcare Tech: PRN

Valley Hope’s New Directions for Families, located in Littleton, CO, is a specialized treatment center dedicated to providing life-changing drug and alcohol addiction treatment for women with children (ages 0-12) and pregnant women. NDF provides a safe place for mothers to receive family-focused treatment for substance use disorder without having to be separated from their children. Our work is mission-driven, supported by a strong culture of teamwork and a compassionate environment.

About the role

Works under the supervision and direction of the Program Director to support patients in a residential treatment facility setting.

Responsibilities

• Conducts admission assessment for potential patients.
• Gathers history on patients entering Valley Hope’s treatment program as directed by supervising clinical staff.
• Identifies patient risk factors such as suicide and violence.
• Meets with patients in both individual and group sessions as designated by onsite supervisor.
• Monitors the residential milieu for safety; interacts with patients and children as appropriate.
• May participate in safe medication monitoring procedures.
• Plans and assists with the implementation of continuing care for assigned patients.
• Facilitates patient rehabilitation group sessions and educational workshops on recovery topics.
• Identifies needed recovery resources for housing, childcare, education, vocational development, mental health, community support groups, and medical care; provides assistance to patients in accessing those resources.
• Provides education regarding substance use disorders, mental illness, and prevention to patients, family members, and significant others.
• Works with all relevant and interested external parties including family members, agencies, managed care organizations, and insurance companies.
• Records treatment activities and patient observations in patient records accurately and timely; completes paperwork requirements as needed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Completes all clinical documentation including discharge materials in an accurate and timely manner.
• Communicates with onsite supervisor about daily job duties and supervisory direction provided.
• Communicates with clinical supervisors, clinical staff, and medical staff regarding patients’ treatment and status.
• Performs administrative tasks including but not limited to: answering phone calls, deposits, accounts payable, obtaining medical records, filing, faxing, and scanning.
• Logs all supervision as per state requirements.
• Adheres to Valley Hope’s clinical philosophies, policies, and procedures as well as any other regulating bodies to ensure quality patient care.
• Participates in all assigned staff meetings, staff development, and training as required.
• Maintains and demonstrates a current working knowledge of applicable counseling procedures, substance abuse treatment, and trauma-informed care in accordance with company policy and State and Federal guidelines.
• Completes any required continuing education credits.
• Maintains current state license/certification.
• Interacts and communicates with others (patients, co-workers, management, clients, and vendors) in a professional and tactful manner, treating them with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.

Requirements

• One (1) plus years of work experience in a similar position and/or healthcare environment.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Qualified Medication Administration Personnel (QMAP) certification within 3 months of hire.
• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license.

Pay

Starting at $24.00/hr with shift differentials:

• Night: $5.00
• Weekend Night: $5.50

Work Environment

• Residential treatment facility setting; requires walking throughout the facility.
• Direct contact with patients.