Evening Hours - Chemical Dependency Technician

Description
Nystrom & Associates, Ltd. opened our Residential Treatment Center in Big Lake, MN August, 2021. Be a part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team working in an inpatient setting providing treatment to patients experiencing substance use challenges.
We are currently seeking full-time *Overnight Hours* Chemical Dependency Technicians for our Residential Treatment Center in Big Lake, MN!
Full-Time schedule options would include the following evening shifts (weekday & weekend):
-11:00 PM - 7:00 AM
Duties include the following:
1. Maintain knowledge, understanding of, and compliance with Nystrom & Associates, Ltd. (NAL) 245G Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Program Policy and Procedure Manual to assure consistency in client services and program.
2. Ensure compliance with Department of Human Services (DHS) 245G Statutes including timely documentation completion, clinical thoroughness and accurate billing for services provided. Conduct chart audits as requested.
3. Understand the Grievance Policy to assist clients in navigating the process to resolve grievances at the lowest level in a timely manner and document accordingly.
4. Provides consistency in program by maintaining all client restrictions communicated by counseling staff.
5. Communicates to staff any inappropriate or suspected inappropriate client behavior.
6. Learns, understands and appropriately utilizes the agency EHR system at a level of proficiency appropriate to the role.
7. Knows and follows program emergency procedures.
8. Transitions duties and responsibilities to Night Managers.
9. Understands and follows vulnerable adult policy and reporting procedures.
10. Understands and follows incident/accident reporting policies and procedures.
11. Understands and follows emergency fire and weather policies and procedures.
12. Attends quarterly Supervised Living Facilities (SLF) training and other training events as required by your supervisor.
13. Responds to client emergency medical needs, when required.
14. Provides assistance to on-duty counseling staff.
15. Monitors and documents client activities.
16. Transports clients to directed activities or functions and monitoring behavior, attendance and safe return to resident facility.
17. Provides training and/or facilitating training classes as directed.
18. Assists on-duty counseling staff as directed or required.
19. Safeguard personally identifiable health information (PHI) in accordance with duties and current agency HIPAA notification statement and standards.
20. Maintains favorable driving record (favorable is left to the interpretation of the employer and
any agent acting on behalf of the employer).
21. Attains, maintains and promotes a positive, safe, harmonious, productive and challenging work environment.
22. Maintain timely, consistent communication with NAL staff via phone, email, and electronic health record.
23. Participate in scheduled individual clinical supervision meetings with supervisor.
24. Demonstrate timely completion of required and ongoing web-based (Relias) trainings in.
25. Participate in All Staff Meetings and Clinic Meetings as scheduled.
26. Assist with training of professional program staff and provide supervision to assigned interns as requested.
27. Uphold the highest level of moral and ethical standards.
28. Maintain and promote a positive, safe, harmonious, productive and challenging work environment.
29. Assist SUD Management and NAL Marketing Team with marketing efforts.
30. Safeguard personally identifiable health information in accordance with duties and current agency HIPAA notification statement and standards including 42CFR.
31. Performs other duties as required
Benefits:
Nystrom & Associates, Ltd. prides itself on the benefits and compensation offered to staff, including:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance with generous employer contribution
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for applicable medical and dependent care expenses
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Eligible Holidays receive incentive pay
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with employer matching program
• Supplemental insurances, such as short term/long term disability, cancer insurance, whole/term life, and accident insurance

Requirements
Requirements include:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or GED
  • 2-yr degree in Chemical Dependency/Substance Use Disorder Counseling or related field preferred
• Must be free of problematic substance use for at least the two years immediately preceding employment and must sign a statement attesting to that fact.
• Must have First Aid and CPR Certification on date of hire according to 245G.10 Subd. 5., and maintain certification throughout employment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to convey a positive and professional image.
• Must be able to pass DHS Background Check.
• Ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds with multiple problems.
• Valid state driver's license and positive driving record (periodic review of driving record required).

Hours:

• 1st shift: 6AM-3PM
• 2nd shift: 3PM-11PM

***Technicians work a rotating shift between 1st and 2nd. We are open to hiring on someone working exclusively 2nd shift.***

• 3nd shift: 11PM - 6AM (shift differential available for this shift). Open to hiring a full-time overnight individual.

Benefits:
Nystrom & Associates prides itself on the compensation and benefits provided to our staff, including:

• Competitive base salary
• PTO, paid holidays; Medical, Dental & Vision insurance; 401k, HSA, FSA
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement;
• Partnerships with local universities for tuition discounts
  
  • St. Mary's University - 10% discount
  • University of Northwestern - St. Paul - 10% discount for select programs
  • Bethel University - $400 Scholarship per term for select programs
  • Capella University - 10% tuition discount plus additional perks
  • Adler Graduate School - 10% tuition reduction