Medical Personnel

Job Details

Job Location:

Watertown, SD 57201

Position Type:
Full Time

Description of Position:
Medical Personnel of Serenity Hills are responsible for all medical aspects of the detoxification day-to-day operation; and the health and medical aspects of the Halfway House Program as indicated. They serve a primary role in the care of clients in detoxification; and a secondary role in the care of clients in the Halfway House Program.

• Full Time: 40 Hours per Week
• Shift: Varying schedule including days, evenings, weekends, and overnight shifts
• Pay Range: $17 - $22

• Sign-On Bonus
• Paid Training with ongoing support
• Career Development & Advancement Opportunities
• Full Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Holiday, Vacation, Sick, and Bereavement Leave
• Referral Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Annual Company Picnic & Team Events
• Anniversary Incentives
• Flexible Scheduling Options
• Wireless Plan Discounts (AT&T, T-Mobile & Verizon)
• And more!

• Provide medical admission assessments on clients entering the Detoxification and Halfway House Programs.
• Provides orientation to the clients as indicated.
• Monitors client condition through observation, administering tests, and continuing medical assessments.
• Administers or assists the client in administering medication per physician’s orders.
• Provides psychological interventions with clients in both the Detoxification and Halfway House Programs as indicated. Responds to crises in a task-oriented, calm, and effective manner.
• Monitors, supervises, and enforces client conformity to daily schedules in both the Detoxification and Halfway House Programs.
• Provides discharge and aftercare planning.
• Provides education on health and nutrition to Halfway House and Detoxification clients.
• Provides medical interventions as needed.
• Regularly monitors the environment of Serenity Hills and takes immediate corrective action to ensure that safety and health standards are maintained. This includes removing from client access all possible inhalant items, mood-altering substance, unnecessary objects that could, either intentionally or accidentally, cause physical injury to self or others (razor blades, knives, etc.). This also includes monitoring, practicing, and enforcing basic fire safety precautions.
• It is recognized that because Serenity Hills is a free standing facility and does not have the benefit of on-site support services, each employee will at various times, provide a number of services not traditionally associated with their job titles. These include assisting in meal preparation, typing, collecting money for payment of services, janitorial duties, filing, management of the medical case record, purchasing, quality assurance, and laundry.
• Other duties as assigned consistent with non-exempt functions.

Lifting requirements may exceed 50 lbs. during medical emergency situations and/or behavior support. Job requires bending, stooping, pushing/pulling, and driving a vehicle.

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Driver’s License and safe driving record.
• Successful completion of criminal background check.
• Ability to become CPR, 1st Aid, and Med Certified.
• Prefer one year of combination of education and/or experience in the chemical dependency and/or mental health fields preferred.
• The Board of Directors of the Human Service Agency shall have the prerogative to hire staff whose qualifications may vary from the above.
• This position requires access to Electronic Personal Health Information (EPHI). Current HSA Policies and Procedures apply. It is the responsibility of the employee to read, understand, and comply with HSA policies and procedures that apply to protected information and security. Questions about EPHI and HSA Policies should be directed to the HSA Security Officer. Services provided by HSA will be welcoming, accessible, integrated, and responsive to the complex needs of people with co-occurring disorders/conditions.