Detox Technician
Canaan, CT
About the Position:
The Detox Technician is responsible for monitoring the well-being of all clients admitted to the detoxification program, the security of the facility, and the cleanliness of the facility.
Schedule:
2 Openings Available:
Part-Time, 24 Hours/Week
- Week 1: Friday 7am-7pm, Saturday 7am-7pm
- Week 2: Sunday 7am-7pm, Friday 7am-7pm
OR
Part-Time, 12 Hours/Week
- Week 1: Friday 7pm-7am
- Week 2: Wednesday 7pm-7am
Your Role:
- Monitor and document client’s blood pressure, pulse, respirations, and temperature
- Monitor and document change in medical and psychological status and report to nurse on duty
- Monitor and document all client activity and behavior and report all findings and concerns to shift supervisor
- Assist client with activities of daily living as appropriate
- Perform waived testing on clients as necessary
- Perform EKG on clients as necessary
- Encourage clients to participate in groups, meetings, and other program activities as medically appropriate
- Facilitate groups as needed
- Ensure that the detoxification unit is in a clean and orderly condition at all times
- Conduct rounds/check and document client status as required by Mountainside protocol to assure the safety of the clients
- Responsible for security and safety of all clients, building(s) and grounds
- Maintain good working relationship with community agencies
- Maintain confidentiality of clients and clients’ medical records as required
- Comply with all federal, state and accreditation regulatory requirements.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 1-year experience if Certified
- Minimum 1 year experience in a Detox or Behavioral Health Setting
Compensation:
The base salary for the position is $17.00 to $20.00 per hour. Actual pay is determined based on a number of job-related factors including skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities, geographic location, performance, and working conditions.
- $2 per hour shift differential - Applicable to hours worked from 3:00pm to 11:00pm
- $3 per hour shift differential - Applicable to hours worked from 11:00pm to 7:00am
- $4 per hour shift differential - Weekend shift differential applies to any hours worked on Saturdays or Sundays, starting Saturday 12:01 am and ending Sunday midnight.
Benefits:
- Paid Sick Time
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Free meals while working on the Canaan campus
About Mountainside:
Mountainside Treatment Center is a dynamic, fast-paced and growing recovery facility that values innovation and an obsession with providing Best in Class service to our Clients. Founded in 1998, we are a leading behavioral healthcare provider dedicated to treating alcohol dependency and drug addiction. Accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF for its high standards of care, Mountainside seeks out passionate and talented individuals to join its staff. We believe that every employee, regardless of position, plays a vital role in our success.
Here at Mountainside Treatment Center, we strongly prefer all employees to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 (including regularly scheduled boosters) and the Flu as recommended by the CDC.
Mountainside is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
