Primary Aide - Bimini

Position open at our Bimini residential treatment program men and women.

Summary

The primary function is to assist Primary Counselors in providing services to participants.  However, this position may be asked to perform the core functions of a Counselor as assigned and when needed. Functions may include but are not limited to screening, intake, assessment, orientation, individual counseling, treatment planning, case management, and documentation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Role model appropriate healthy and ethical behaviors in all interactions, including HIPAA and Confidentiality standards.
2. Answer the phone as needed and fill out referral and screening forms, as applicable, fully and correctly.
3. Monitor all residents on an hourly basis, ensuring their safety. If working on a night shift, a Night Rounds Checklist should be completed, also on an hourly basis.  This form will indicate the current physical status (whereabouts) of the resident.
4. If working a morning shift, ensure residents are woken up at the appropriate time.
5. Administer resident drug tests when directed.
6. Provide case management services as needed, including documentation.
7. Facilitate full utilization of service units, including case management documentation, as directed by the supervisor.
8. Document the services provided according to standards set by the Agency and applicable County, State, and Federal regulations. Documentation should be clear, concise, and completed in a timely manner.
9. Assist with resident’s benefits (e.g. DPSS, SSI, Medi-Cal) application(s).
10. Monitor resident medications, as applicable, including documentation.

Other requirements

1. Current SUD Counselor registration or certification with a State approved certification agency (must become certified within five years from initial date of registration).
2. non-smoker preferred
3. Knowledge of 12-Step programs and/or philosophy.
4. Current CPR and First Aid Certifications.