Lead Technician * NOC SHIFT* 's

Lead Tech Position

Lead Tech is responsible for managing the daily operations of the medical programming and supervises the medical job functions of Tech Staff, working 4/10 hour shifts, NOC Shift.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions:

• Works with Executive Director, Program Director, and Operations Manager to implement medical program, direct patient care, and implement treatment programming under philosophy of the company.
• With the Operations Manager, follows and improves program and medical objectives, standards, policies and procedures.
• Participates in agency quality improvement activities.
• Ensures program and staff compliance with regulatory standards and community standards of care.
• Ensures coordination of services for families and multi-disciplinary team members for patients in treatment.
• Assist with training and supervising medical components of Tech Staff job duties.
• Builds strong collaborative relationships with patients and referral sources, and acts as a representative of First Steps Recovery in the community.
• Participates in interdisciplinary staff meetings to discuss, evaluate and develop treatment plans.
• Monitors medical care for all patients in KIPU.
• Oversees compliance with policies and procedures regarding documentation and programming in KIPU.
• Coordinates with medical treatment team for patient needs.
• Assists with insurance compliance as needed.
• Consults with admissions coordinator and Operations Manager on intakes.
• Coordinates the admissions process for new patients as it relates to medical care (intakes, history and physicals, medications, etc.).
• Provides support on performance measurement and outcome evaluation.
• Attends and/or facilitates staff in-service and other meetings when appropriate.
• Records interventions and interactions with patients.
• Oversees medication logging and detox protocol reviews through KIPU.
• Maintains compliance with HIPPA regulations, ADA, DHCS, and Joint Commission policies and procedures.
• Ensures that Tech Staff groups and activities are run according to programming.
• Trains new staff on Tech job duties and responsibilities, monitors job performance of Tech staff and reports performance issues to Operations Manager, and initiates appropriate training related to any deficiencies or areas of quality improvement for Tech staff.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Must maintain valid auto insurance and have a driving record of 3 or fewer points.
• Maintain valid CPR/First Aid certification.
• Individual must be willing to work with a wide variety of symptoms related to mental health.
• Must have an understanding of and sensitivity toward working with multi-cultural populations, as well as an understanding of cultural diversity.

Education:

Two years of medical experience. Supervisory experience preferred.

Experience:

• 1-2 years experience in the field of recovery or equivalent human services work experience preferred.
• Prior experience in detox environment highly desired.

Computer

Skills:

• Computer Literacy in doc, spreadsheet, and email.
• Proficiency in KIPU Systems Client Management Software.

Certificates & Licenses:

• Valid Driver's License
• CPR/First AID
• Drug and Alcohol Counseling Credential or Internship Preferred

Other Requirements:

• Negative TB test results
• Medical Clearance to work
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screenings

Physical Demands:

Frequently:
Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Transverse Stairs
• Handling / Using Fingers

Occasionally:
Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs./day)

• Reach Outward
• Reach Above Shoulder
• Squat or Kneel
• Bend or Twist

Other Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift/carry 20-50 lbs., Ability to push/pull 20-50 lbs.
• Moderate frequency of computer keyboarding,
• Moderate frequency of viewing a computer monitor
• Daily cleaning including but not limited to: wiping, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, scrubbing, washing dishes
• Assisting in meal preparation, installing water containers for consumption, and shopping as necessary including pushing of carts and carrying grocery boxes/bags.
• Conducting garbage disposal, recycling, and collection.
• Occasional walks, hikes, and sports outings with clients for physical activities.
• Frequent support of clients in gym environment

Work Environment:

Work is performed during day and night shifts primarily in residential detox facility. This includes work in facility office as well as the grounds of the entire facility including upstairs resident rooms, clinical office, and laundry room that are accessed via staircase, and outdoor grounds. Technicians periodically drive clients in company vehicles for intakes/discharges at other treatment facilities and transportation hubs, to doctor appointments, to outings and recovery…