Evening Residential Monitor

SUMMARY:  National Capital Treatment & Recovery—formerly Phoenix House—is a nonprofit behavioral health organization with a long-standing commitment to supporting individuals in recovery from substance use and co-occurring disorders. We are currently seeking a dedicated and reliable Residential Specialist to join our Adult Men’s Residential Treatment Program in Arlington, VA. The program is a 60-bed residential program that offers medically monitored and clinically managed intensive residential treatment services for adult men. This intensive residential program helps break the cycle of drug and alcohol abuse and equips men with the tools needed to be successful at the next appropriate level of care.

This is a full-time evening, (3pm-11:30pm; Wednesday- Sunday), hourly position. 

Key responsibilities include:

• 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 needed
• 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

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Ability to prepare and maintain required documentation
• Ability to comply with state and federal regulations regarding confidentiality
• Ability to work and communicate with others. Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with patients
• Possess a thorough knowledge of various treatment methods and experience working with diverse populations.
• Strong computer aptitude, including, but not limited to use of email, HRIS timekeeping, documenting in an Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Comfortable driving a 15-passenger van

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. In the course of performing this job, one typically spends time sitting, walking, climbing stairs, standing, carrying, lifting up to 15 pounds, listening, speaking, typing, reading, and writing.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position works in a congregate care environment. This is an on-site direct care position. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. Employees may be exposed to infectious diseases/illness. Appropriate preventive measures should be taken, including being up to date with vaccinations and practicing good infection control protocols.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties, as necessary.

NCTR is an Equal Opportunity Employer