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Statement of Purpose
The Technician fulfills the assigned role as a part of the treatment team, maintaining the well being of clients and integrity of the program. Provides client supervision and staff/unit support as assigned.
Major Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities
Completes admission/intake procedures on new clients including all paperwork, room assignments, and initial orientation.
Conducts property searches of clients as required by program standards.
Performs urine drug screen testing of clients as required.
Performs Medication Call supervision as required.
Provides transportation services including patient transportation, donation pick-ups, agency errands, etc.
Attends in-service training and educational workshops.
Attends all required staff meetings.
Knowledge of drug and alcohol dependency, mental health, family systems and 12 step/recovery resources in the community.
Develop and maintain individualized records of client progress and participation in treatment including admission and discharge, individual, group, family, vocational (both individual and group) literacy training, and other occasions as appropriate.
Ability to write clear (and concise) statements, summarizing client’s feelings, expressions, resistance and response to their treatment plan; goals and objectives. Includes letters to referral agencies, courts/probation.
Ability to confront behavioral changes, identify a crisis, and recognize when additional assistance is necessary.
Ability to recognize personal recovery issues that have an impact on job performance and interactions with clients.
Fully understands and maintains policies regarding professional ethics, including appropriate boundaries and patient confidentiality.
Ability to demonstrate respect for cultural and lifestyle diversities of clients and staff.
Ability to prepare for and facilitate specialty programs.
Basic knowledge of referrals, both in and out of New Perceptions North, LLC treatment system.
Working knowledge of the philosophy and approach of the 12-step model of recovery (AA, CA, NA, Alanon).
Ability to communicate clearly, with clients, staff, peers, supervisors and non-New Perceptions North, LLC resources.
Technician Competencies and Performance Expectations
All Technicians (Techs) are expected to:
Document client intake and treatment progress
Identify a crisis
Facilitate an educational group
Liaison with and refer to treatment team, inside and outside agencies
Asses and report client behavioral changes
Identify personal boundaries and be able to work as part of the treatment team
Adhere to professional standards
Recognize personal biases working within diverse populations
Prerequisite Qualifications
Following are the qualifications required to perform the essential functions of this position. Qualifications may be subject to modification based on the Americans with Disabilities Act.
High school diploma or equivalency. Recognized certification, or progress towards certification, as a Substance Abuse Technician; related supervised work experience will be considered in lieu of education.
Must have valid California driver’s license and liability insurance if driving personal vehicle on New Perceptions North, LLC business.
Vision, hearing, manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination must be adequate for performance of job duties. Able to sit at desk, use keyboard, write and physically perform other job duties. Able to move about the facility to observe clients and staff.
Specific qualifications may vary based on assignment. The supervisor will initial those items on the following list, which apply and write N/A to indicate those qualifications which are not applicable:
Class “B” Drier’s License
Class “C” Driver’s License
Personal vehicle with liability insurance for reimbursable mileage, generally short distances.
First Aid certification, obtain within 90 days of employment and maintain current thereafter.
CPR certification, obtain within 90 days of employment and maintain current thereafter.
Medication training required within 30 days of employment.
Bilingual (specify: )
Develop computer skills adequate to perform word processing duties within 90 days of employment.
The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements which may be inherent in the position.
Modality Specific Job Responsibilities
Duties may vary based on assignment. Employee shall receive, concurrent with this job description, the specific evaluation necessary for their specific job.
The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements which may be inherent in this position.
