DUTY STATEMENT AND RESPONSIBILITES
- Conduct intake with all beneficiaries including CalOms forms, consent forms, ROI's and assessments as well as orientation to program.
- Manage bed assignments
- Maintain documentation in beneficiary record which includes intake note, updated case note, discharge note, and shift reports
- Oversee the self-administration of medication.
- Receive briefing from prior shift personnel on recent developments.
- Observe and report beneficiary behavior to case managers and document in beneficiary chart as well as shift report in EHR.
- Ensure beneficiaries attend all meetings and groups if physically able.
- Conduct walk throughs of facility and beneficiary rooms every 30 minutes and provide documentation of walk through
- Knowledgeable of Confidentiality laws, policies and procedures.
- Answer telephones and become knowledgeable with referral procedures.
- Monitor and record vitals of withdrawal management beneficiaries as instructed as well as conduct 30-minute close watch observation and document in beneficiary record.
- Complete continuing education and trainings as required by Cedar House, County and State mandates
- Provide transportation of beneficiaries as needed
- Maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
- Perform other duties as assigned or required.
Requirements
- Understanding of the nature of alcohol/drug addiction and recovery process.
- Completed twelve years of education or have GED.
- Agree to enroll and complete a drug studies certificate program or have completed one.
- Will have 5 years to become certified or must be registered upon hire under an accredited drug and alcohol certification program.
- Ability to address stressful situations in a calm manner and be able to communicate in a positive way.
- Maintain current Adult CPR/First Aid/AED
- Maintain current certification and/or registration with CAADE or CCAPP.
- Ability to work with diverse groups of people.
- Resourcefulness and strong problem-solving skills.
