Med Tech / Detox Tech / Resident Aid - Renewal Health Group
Palm Desert, CA
About the Job
Phoenix Rising Recovery is hiring Med Techs & Resident Aids for our Residential treatment center!
This position is responsible for providing direct service to clients, and for facilitating the smooth day-to-day operation of the program. This position collaborates as a member of the multidisciplinary team (Treatment Team) to deliver effective treatment.
AVAILABILITY, we are currently looking for:
- Full Time, Friday - Monday
- PM/Swing shifts
- Must be available weekends and holidays.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with intakes and discharges as needed, orient new clients to the facility
- Conduct room checks, searches, personal searches and belongings upon admission, routinely and randomly
- Conduct scheduled rounds
- Maintain appropriate boundaries with clients
- Ensure clients attend all scheduled groups, and therapy sessions
- Enforce and monitor client phone usage according to company policy
- Support clients in accessing community resources
- Assist clients in maintenance of prescribed medication
- Provide effective crisis intervention
- Teach independent living skills effectively
- Provide information and conduct shift reports (verbally and in the communication log) to staff during shift transition
- Transport and supervise clients to outside meetings and other appointments.
- Support team members when a crisis occurs
- Prepare and facilitate groups as assigned
- Manage program to ensure clients feels safe and secure
- Ensure completion of household chores by clients
- Manage visitation hours and monitor visitors according to company policy
- Administer drug and alcohol screenings on clients
- Ensure facility is clean, safe and in compliance with all accreditation and licensing requirements
- Complete all charts, program documentation, medication management, incident reports and other forms/reports are completed according to company policies
- Maintain a consistent, and open channel of communication with the Program Director and Clinical Director
- Other specific program duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Currently registered with CCAPP/equivalent or willing to become registered upon hire required. (RADT, etc.)
- CNA or Medical Assistant preferred or experience as a med tech preferred.
- At least 18 years of age.
- High School graduate or possess a GED. Coursework in counseling, psychology, or social work a plus
- Knowledge of and belief in the principles of client centered treatment. Knowledge of medications and interventions.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team player. Excellent communication skills both oral and written
- Valid driver's license, clean driving record and personal automobile insurance.
Benefits:
Renewal Health group, offers competitive salaries for all positions. Regular employees working at least 30 hours per week are eligible for:
- Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance.
- Reimbursement for licensing fees
- Education assistance
- Employee referral bonus
- Healthcare Flexible spending account with $250 company contribution for Full time employees
- Paid vacation, sick leave, 6 paid holidays, jury duty pay
- Direct deposit and same-day pay
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) retirement plan with 4% dollar for dollar match to employees who work a minimum of 1,000 hours per fiscal year.
Renewal Health Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer
RHG will consider applicants with criminal history as required.
Pre-Employment Requirements
- Hiring is contingent upon completion of a Background Check, TB test, and clearance on a drug screen and pre-employment physical. Current First Aid and CPR certification or willing to obtain upon hire.
*Please note: Renewal Health Group is subject to the CA state vaccine records mandate for all healthcare workers; all employees must provide vaccination records or complete a waiver statement.