DETOX SUPPORT SPECIALIST- FULL TIME

Are you caring, compassionate and hardworking? Our facility can provide a place for you to thrive and continue your professional development.

Stonington Institute, a division of one of the nation's largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), has an immediate opening for a full-time Detox Support Specialist. UHS is a Fortune 500 corporation and in 2017 was recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune.

Stonington Institute is committed to providing quality substance abuse treatment options for adults in Southeastern Connecticut and surrounding areas. We offer medical detox as well as residential addictions treatment for active duty and retired military service members in our North Stonington location. Our clinic in Groton, CT, offers partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient treatment, and is conveniently located across the street from The Inn at Trails Corner, a new 180 bed dormitory-style sober community for adult men and women who attend our outpatient day treatment programs. The Inn offers overnight accommodations, full-meal service, indoor/outdoor recreation options, a workout room, and computer center for all clients. We accept private insurance, state-funded plans and self-pay arrangements.

Job Summary:

The Detox Support Specialist (DSS) observes the unit to ensure the safety and security of the environment for clients and visitors of the Substance Use Disorder Facility.

Essential Job Functions - Client and Unit Surveillance:

• Assist with client screening, admission, discharge, orientation and assessment functions as assigned by Supervisor.
• Conducts 15 or 30 minute checks on all clients, or as dictated by precaution level, for duration of shift. Completes necessary observation log documentation.
• Collect and complete vital signs, urine screens, strip searches and accurately securing and documenting client inventory.
• Facilitate client orientation, educational and recreational groups.
• Communicates relevant information to staff and clinical team through documentation and verbal report.
• Develops and maintains professional boundaries and relations with clients.
• Searches client rooms and common areas for contraband. Secures contraband and reports to nursing and clinical staff.
• Adheres to program procedures and enforces rules, regulations, and policies and ensures client adherence to same.
• Responds to client and program crisis and reports incidents to supervisor and program administrator as detailed in program incident reporting procedures.
• Maintains safety, appearance, and cleanliness of the facility.
• Completes paperwork needed for lab work, end of shift report and DSS audits.
• Completes data entry and filing for admissions screenings as necessary

This is a full-time position. Rotating weekends and holidays required.

Stonington Institute employees receive great opportunities.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career advancement opportunities
• Comprehensive Benefits including Medical, Dental, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement and more (for eligible part-time and full-time positions)
• Competitive Compensation.

Apply today to join our amazing team!

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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High School Diploma/GED required. Experience in social services and residential treatment preferred.