Description:
SUMMARY: This position is responsible for ensuring a safe environment for intoxicated individuals needing services until recovered from acute intoxication of drugs or alcohol.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Demonstrates a working knowledge of policy and procedure needed to ensure the continuum of services provided by Spokane Treatment and Recovery services.
- Prepare patient admission to the facility by completing patient screening, screen for potential medical issues, record patient vitals, and complete all agency forms in the admission packet.
- Maintain correct and concise records of patient progress and activities.
- Have a working knowledge of all STARS, Mental Health and other social service agencies within Spokane County and facilitate client movement through identified systems.
- Prepare and complete referral and discharge forms.
- Search and accurately inventory patient property.
- Check and record patient vital signs; respiration, skin color, temperature and blood alcohol level (BAL) as required in the policies.
- Assist with medication observation for patients.
- Answer phones and refer appropriately.
- Keep accurate count of all patients and perform periodic room checks.
- Assess patients’ motivation for Withdrawal Management admission; work with patient for admission into Withdrawal Management or other services as needed.
- Answer phones and refer appropriately.
- Ensure safety of patients and staff by direct observation and following the policies and procedures.
- Attending all mandatory staff meetings.
- Adhere to HIPAA and 42 CFR laws and regulations to ensure patient confidentiality.
- General light cleaning such as laundry, mopping and maintaining clean communal areas and workspaces.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
Requirements:
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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No prior experience or training.
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No education requirements.
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Computer skills required: Microsoft Office Suite
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Must apply for Agency Affiliated Counselor (AAC) within 30 days of hire
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
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Frequently required to stand.
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Frequently required to walk.
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Occasionally required to sit.
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Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
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Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl.
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Continually required to talk or hear.
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Frequently exposed to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials.
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While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
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Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
