What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant, CNA, LVN, Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) position at True North Detox, LLC?
First Steps Recovery is the Valley's leading substance abuse treatment provider for persons suffering from alcohol and/or substance use disorders. Our inpatient detox and residential treatment facilities located in the Clovis area and nearby foothills 20 miles East, provide a full continuum of care for those individuals searching for help with substance use disorders.
Primary Responsibilities will include:
- Working with a team of dedicated, focused and caring individuals to provide the highest possible quality of care for patients struggling with alcohol and substance abuse recovery
- Overseeing detoxification protocols and monitoring clients for symptoms of withdrawal associated with detoxification
- Overseeing patient self-administration of medication
- Following your scope of practice, code of conduct, and the ethics outlined within all applicable licensing and accrediting agencies
- Maintaining legal and ethical standards regarding confidentiality.
- Keeping patient charts updated, complete, and signed within electronic medical records
- Strictly follow protocols to provide infection control and a healthy living/work space
- Maintain a professional environment of care for clients and staff
- Participate in staff, treatment team and leadership team meetings as appropriate
Competencies:
- Medical training (CNA, MA, LVN, LPT, LPN) preferable but not required
- Ability to multi-task, delegate and accept delegation, manage client care, maintain facility standards and work within a team with singular focus, to change lives.
- Desire to assist those with chemical dependency in their recovery.
Qualifications:
- AA or equivalent degree in Medical Assistant, Nursing Assistant or equivalent
- Computer/web literacy
- Excellent communication skills
- Maintain valid auto insurance and driving record
- Must be willing to work with a wide variety of symptoms related to substance use and mental health disorders
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
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