Our mission is to EMPOWER PEOPLE TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVES by living our core values of:

CLIENTS FIRST - OWN IT -  BELIEVE IT -  GET BETTER -  GOT YOUR BACK

Our vision is A PLACE WHERE PEOPLE WANT TO WORK AND CLIENTS WANT TO COME

WHY PEOPLE WORK AT PARK:

• WE ARE MENTAL HEALTH
  • co-occurring since 2008
  • on-site mental health clinic
  • support beyond treatment
• OUR EXTRAORDINARY TEAM
  • multi-year Star Tribune top workplace winner
  • multidisciplinary
  • dedicated support team
• WE GET ISSUES
  • mental health
  • addiction
  • legal involvement
  • homelessness
  • family dynamics
• CLIENTS FIRST PROGRAMMING
  • gender specific
  • African-American specific
  • individualized care
  • complex programs

JOB SUMMARY Responsible for accurate collection and documentation of client urine specimens in a Substance Use Disorder Treatment facility DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Monitor clients providing urine for analysis
2. Greet clients professionally and ensure client privacy
3. Ensure that all necessary client information has been captured at time of collection including Ordering Physician, Ordered Tests, Patient Signature, Date, etc.
4. Utilize appropriate procedures in handling specimens, requisitions, chain of custody
5. Maintain professional relationship with clients while following a strict code of ethics
6. Accurately document in client's Electronic Health Record, fax, scan, and copy paperwork as necessary
7. Ensure cleanliness of break rooms, hallways, and bathrooms
8. Professionally direct clients to appropriate group room locations
9. Work alongside peers to offer and receive support when needed
10. Monitor and maintain supplies for laboratory needs and communicate supply requests in a timely manner

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Ability to maintain excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills in English
2. Must have excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
3. Must be comfortable working with urine specimens
4. Ability to work in alignment with company values, goals, policies and procedures
5. Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative relationships with co-workers
6. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
7. Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and electronic medical record program; or ability to obtain efficiency after training
8. Must be 18 years of age or older
9. Must be free of chemical use problems for at least one year immediately preceding hire
10. Must pass a background check through the Minnesota Department of Human Services

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This is a part-time position working Monday-Friday from 7:30am to 12.30pm.  The starting wage is $17.25/hour.   IT'S A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR SOMEONE INTERESTED IN GETTING STARTED IN THE SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER FIELD!_ Park Avenue Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer_