Pay: $29.62 per hour
Job description:
$29.86 per hour plus another $4.97 each hour towards benefits!
11 paid federal holidays + 1 hour of time off for every 30 worked + another 2 weeks paid leave after one year
Midnight to 0830 shift.
Testudo has an exciting opportunity with The Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System requiring one full-time Health Technician (HT) to perform direct care services in a substance abuse residential rehabilitation program or residential rehabilitation treatment program.
The HT shall focus on conducting psychoeducational groups, individual counseling and other program responsibilities. The HT shall work closely with the FSP Program Manager, the HVRP Program Manager and their interdisciplinary treatment teams. The HT should also possess basic computer skills, including word processing and spreadsheet skills.
Work Schedule
- 40 hours per week. The usual schedule will be nights, 0000 - 0830. No overtime.
Scope of Work
Orientation. The contractors will learn about FSP, HVRP and the Domiciliary Service by reviewing program information, shadowing existing program staff, reviewing Domiciliary Service Policies and Procedures, and through participation on the interdisciplinary treatment teams
Direct Client Care
- The HT will facilitate or co-facilitate the daily community meeting and/or evening community meeting depending on work schedule.
- The HT will facilitate or co-facilitate clinical groups and classes, using the existing class format, on topics such as communication skills, problem solving, relapse prevention, 12-step facilitation, process groups, and emotion regulation. The HTs will be assigned group(s) to co-facilitate based on program need and clinical expertise
- The HT will carry a caseload of Veterans. Focus of case management will be problem solving, identifying treatment goals, creating treatment plans, assisting Veterans with treatment contract completion, and discharge planning.
Documentation
- The HT will complete all required clinical documentation. Typical documentation includes treatment progress notes, treatment plans, notes indicating treatment plan change, and other clinical notes as needed.
Interpersonal Effectiveness.
- The HT will work effectively with Veterans, VA volunteers, staff, and other health care providers as measured by absence of written complaints. They will follow VA's Code of Conduct.
Education
- Certification in Addiction Studies and/or Certification in Drug and Alcohol Counseling strongly desired but not required.
Experience
- At least 1 year experience working with homeless individuals and/or individuals with substance use disorders (SUD) preferred
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- mental health, substance abuse or homelessness: 1 year (Required)
Shift availability:
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person