Detox/Respite Technician
Recovery Village | New Directions Northwest
Baker City, Oregon
Find Your Purpose. Find Your Place.
Meaningful Work. A Supportive Team. A Career That Matters.
Are you compassionate, dependable, and looking for work where you can make a real difference?
New Directions Northwest is seeking a Detox/Respite Technician to join our Recovery Village team in Baker City.
In this important role, you'll work alongside Registered Nurses, Medical Assistants, behavioral health professionals, and support staff to care for individuals receiving medical detoxification and crisis respite services.
No medical certification is required. What we're looking for is someone who can remain calm, treat people with dignity and respect, pay attention to what's happening around them, and be a reliable member of a team.
If you've considered a career in behavioral health but haven't known where to start, this could be your opportunity.
Why This Job Matters
People arriving at Recovery Village may be experiencing withdrawal, emotional distress, behavioral health challenges, or a personal crisis.
Your presence matters.
As a Detox/Respite Technician, you'll help create the safe, clean, structured, and therapeutic environment our clients need while licensed clinical and medical staff provide treatment.
You'll observe, encourage, communicate, assist-and sometimes simply be the calm and respectful person someone needs during a difficult moment.
What You'll Do
In this position, you will:
- Monitor clients and promptly communicate behavioral or physical changes to nursing or medical staff.
- Conduct assigned safety and wellness checks.
- Support clients in following program expectations and participating in treatment activities.
- Provide calm, trauma-informed support to clients experiencing distress.
- Observe for signs of withdrawal, medical distress, or crisis behavior and immediately notify licensed staff.
- Help maintain a clean, organized, comfortable, and safe treatment environment.
- Assist with infection-control and sanitation practices.
- Accurately document observations, safety checks, and client activities.
- Maintain client confidentiality and professional boundaries.
- Work closely with RNs, MAs, behavioral health staff, and other members of the Recovery Village team.
- Assist with meals, laundry, shared spaces, and other activities that help the program operate smoothly.
- Participate in training, staff meetings, emergency procedures, and safety activities.
Who We're Looking For
You may be a great fit if you are:
- Compassionate and respectful
- Calm under pressure
- Dependable and punctual
- Observant and detail-oriented
- Comfortable working with people experiencing behavioral health or substance use challenges
- Able to maintain appropriate professional boundaries
- A strong communicator
- Willing to learn
- A team player who understands that every role contributes to excellent client care
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- At least 18 years of age
- Ability to successfully complete the required background check
- Valid Oregon driver's license and reliable transportation
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
- Strong observation, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Reliable and punctual attendance
- Willingness to complete required OHA/OAR training within 30 days of hire
Experience in behavioral health, detoxification, residential treatment, or a similar support role is preferred but not required.
Experience or knowledge of trauma-informed care, de-escalation, or infection-control practices is also helpful.
What to Expect
Recovery Village operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, serving individuals receiving detoxification and crisis respite services.
The position involves regular walking and standing, cleaning responsibilities, and occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds. Team members may work with individuals experiencing withdrawal, behavioral crisis, or co-occurring disorders.
You'll receive direction and support from nursing leadership and work closely with an interdisciplinary team.
Why New Directions Northwest?
For nearly 60 years, New Directions Northwest has served Baker County with a commitment to compassionate, professional care.
Today, approximately 150 employees work together to empower individuals and families to lead healthy, successful, productive, and self-fulfilling lives.
At NDN, you're not simply filling a position.
You're becoming part of a mission.
Benefits That Support Your Life
Eligible employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
- Company-paid employee medical coverage
- Dental and vision benefits
- Employer retirement contributions
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Personal days and paid holidays
- Health Savings Account contributions for eligible plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- LifeFlight household membership
- YMCA corporate membership
- Professional development and career-growth opportunities
Live Where Others Vacation
Build a meaningful career while enjoying life in beautiful Baker City, Oregon.
The Elkhorn Mountains are minutes away, with opportunities for hiking, fishing, hunting, camping, skiing, and countless outdoor adventures.
Add a historic downtown, short commutes, four distinct seasons, and a close-knit community, and you'll discover that a rewarding career doesn't have to come at the expense of an exceptional life.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're looking for meaningful work and an opportunity to begin or grow a career in behavioral health, we'd like to meet you.
Find Your Purpose. Find Your Place.
Join the Recovery Village team at New Directions Northwest.
Apply today at www.ndninc.org/careers
New Directions Northwest, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
