Addiction Technician 270

Position: Addictions Technician

Regional Health Systems is Northwest Indiana’s largest provider of community-based mental health care, primary health care and addiction treatment services. We offer adults and children—both uninsured and insured—integrated care through our community mental health center and federally qualified health center. Regional Health Systems is a member of the Regional Care Group.

Position Purpose:

To provide technical psychiatric mental health and addiction services which are directed toward:

1. Creating a therapeutic milieu to facilitate treatment of addictions

2. Providing skills and support to enable clients to regain coping abilities and prevent further disability

3. Assisting the clients in developing a program of recovery

Essential Functions:

• Implement and monitor
• Admit/Orient
• Obtain vital signs and document
• Conduct psycho-educational groups
• Provide emergency interventions and care of clients in crisis situations
• Clinical Documentation
• Trainer/lead responsibilities
• Productivity
• Ethical/Legal issues
• Diversity
• Computer literacy
• Teamwork/performance Improvement
• Communicates effectively
• Works cooperatively with others and supervisor
• Safety

Location: Strawhun Center – Merrillville, IN

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience – Behavioral health: 2 years (preferred)

Shift: Days/Evenings

Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday 4p-12a

Fridays 8a-4p

Off on Wednesday and Thursday

What RCG has to offer you:

• Salary: $15.00 - $17.25 per hour
• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Insurance
• Life insurance
• 20 Paid time off days
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• 8-hour shift
• Overnight shift

If what you have read speaks to you, because you have a passion for helping people, then apply today! We need you!

Pay: $15.00 - $17.25 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What is your highest level of education?
• How many years of experience do you have in this field?
• Can you pass a pre-employment background check?
• Can you pass a pre-employment drug screen?
• Upon offer of employment, can you provide solid references?
• Are you open to $15.00 - $17.25/hour?
• Are you open to working this schedule: Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday 4p-12a; Friday 8a-4p; Off on Wednesday and Thursday

Ability to Commute:

• Merrillville, IN 46410 (Required)

Work Location: In person