National Capital Treatment & Recovery, formerly Phoenix House Mid-Atlantic · 1 day ago
Residential Specialist- Substance Use Treatment
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$20/hr - $25/hr
1+ years expNational Capital Treatment & Recovery is a nonprofit behavioral health organization dedicated to supporting individuals in recovery from substance use and co-occurring disorders. They are seeking a Residential Specialist to join their Adult Men’s Residential Treatment Program in Arlington, VA, where the role involves maintaining a safe and supportive environment for adult men in early recovery.
Health CareHospitalNursing and Residential Care
Responsibilities
Monitor therapeutic milieu and patient activities
Conduct random and regular walk-throughs of the program
Respond to patient crises and emergencies as needed
Demonstrate empathy, compassion, and respect for patients in all interactions
Maintain objectivity toward all patients and make decisions based on accurate information
Maintain observation of all patient areas (dining room, living room, group rooms, patio, bedrooms) to monitor patient activities
Transport patients to outside activities, night AA meetings, and appointments as needed
Monitor patients leaving for and returning from pass
Organize transportation for patients as necessary, including Taxi Voucher/Medicaid Cab procedures
Communicate with staff in meetings regarding patient participation and progress
Provide patient milieu information in staff log
Document behavioral changes and any behavioral management issues in Welligent and shift log as appropriate
Meet at least monthly with supervisor for supervision
Attend morning shift report to give and receive patient milieu updates
Attend residential staff and clinical problem-solving meetings as scheduled
Document significant patient issues in staff log and patient health record (Welligent) and complete Incident Reports in Welligent as needs
Monitor and facilitate patient recreation, free time, job functions, and mealtimes
Present and facilitate Life Skills training and 12-Step Education
Provide information on AA/NA to patients through 12-Step education
Conduct orientation for new patients based on program handbook
Maintain urine testing schedule and follow procedures for monitoring, documenting, and transporting urine to urinalysis facility
Document in Urine Log and prepare specimens for labs; take stat urine as needed
Conduct random search of possessions of patients returning from pass
Conduct random weekly urinalysis of residents as directed by Residential Manager/Supervisor/Coordinator
As applicable, administer medications and conduct medication pass; count medications at shift change (only if 32-hour Medication Aid Training is completed)
For applicable programs, distribute medication to patients for self-administration according to procedure
Carry out any additional responsibilities as needed to ensure the effective functioning and therapeutic milieu of the treatment programs
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or equivalent
Certification as a substance abuse counselor (CSAC-A, CAC, CSAC) required
Preferred
Minimum one (1) year experience working in a substance abuse treatment setting preferred
Knowledge of addiction treatment and of 12 Step recovery process preferred
Certified in First Aid and CPR, Medication Management a plus
Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus
Company
National Capital Treatment & Recovery, formerly Phoenix House Mid-Atlantic
At National Capital Treatment & Recovery, formerly Phoenix House Mid-Atlantic, we empower people to experience their personal strengths and help them discover new ways to manage the mental, physical, and emotional aspects of addiction so they can live a better life.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Debby Taylor, R.N.,C.D.
President and CEO
Itunuoluwa A.
Chief Nursing Officer
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