Addiction Recovery Technician

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Looking for a rewarding career helping to provide excellent care in Residential treatment facilities for people who seek help with addiction and mental health issues?

NorthStar Regional is currently looking for dependable and responsible individuals to work Recovery Addiction Technicians at our Shakopee locations. We have Part-time positions open, Full-time and overtime may be available. At NorthStar Regional you can be part of a team that provides the support, guidance, structure, and recovery tools to individuals struggling to break the bonds of addiction. We provide training to all new employees by a qualified technician, and management staff – instructional videos created by NorthStar Regional Management are also provided.

Mission, Vision, Values  

Embrace NorthStar Regionals Mission to rebuild lives and restore every client to their best self, by providing quality, individualized, comprehensive treatment to those experiencing problems with alcohol, drugs, and mental health issues.    

Actively contribute to NorthStar Regionals vision of helping clients experience freedom from addiction and providing life-changing mental health support.  

Uphold a culture rooted in our core values of respect, accountability, integrity, spirituality, and excellence, fostering an environment where these principles are not only adhered to but also promoted and integrated into daily operations, interactions, and decision-making processes.    

Shift differentials for overnights and weekends.

Addiction Recovery Tech Level 1: $17-$19 / hour (experience: 0 – 9 months)

• Good Client care and communication with staff
• Responsible and dependable with scheduled shifts
• Learn the basics of our Electronic Health Management System
• Become Medication Administration certified* through NSR in the first month – Administration of medication or assistance with self-medication
• A desire to work other shifts at your location if schedule allows
• Assist in client admission process – including same gender UA’s and simple pat downs when needed
• Preparing rooms for new admits & learning to conduct Room Searches
• Perform routine Cleaning Duties for the shift you are hired for
• Demonstrate good boundaries upon hire and receive guidance for continued growth with boundaries. Observe and report is a critical part of this job.
• Learn and practice basic De-escalation skills
• Crisis Management – Understands basic Policy & Procedures

Addiction Recovery Tech Level 2: $18-$20 / hour (experience: 9 months – 18 months)

Ability to perform and show progress of Level 1 duties consistently and responsibly

Including:

• Continued growth in client care and communication with staff
• Basic Understanding & knowledge of Intake/Admission process
• Crisis Management – Comfortable in following a procedure
• Exhibits Strong Healthy Boundaries/Continued growth in De-escalation techniques
• Administration of medication or assistance with self-medication

Addiction Recovery Tech Additional duties:

• Communicates any observed Inventory needs
• Open to cross training at other facilities
• Willingness to pick up shifts if needed

Addiction Recovery Tech Level 3: $19-21 (experience: 18+ months)

Performs all Level 1 & Level 2 duties consistently and mentors others

Including

• High standard of client care, boundaries, and communication with staff
• Consistently team oriented: Proven willingness to go above & beyond.
• Mentoring of fellow co-workers/Assists in Training others across all shifts if needed.
• Assist in mentoring de-escalation & Crisis Management protocols.
• Good knowledge of Policies & Procedures

Addiction Recovery Tech Additional Duties:

• Able to work in other facilities if needed.
• Learn the scheduling process to back up lead schedule.
• Perform inventory & ordering as needed.

Addiction Recovery Tech Qualifications

• Comply with MN 245G and program policies and procedures.
• Acknowledge understanding of Client Rights, per MN 245G.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must complete DHS background check and be cleared to work in human service programs.
• Acknowledge freedom from substance abuse problems for 1 or more years.
• Be trained in medication administration or assistance with self-medication via one of the following:
• Successfully completed a medication administration training program for unlicensed personnel through an accredited Minnesota post-secondary educational institution; or
• Be trained according to a formalized training program which is taught by a registered nurse and offered by the license holder; or
• Demonstrate to a registered nurse competency to perform the delegated activity.

Must be able to work all shifts required

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed
• Weekends only

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Can you attest to at least 1 year free from problematic substance use?
• Are you able to clean an MN DHS background check?

Experience:

• Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person