Detox Support Worker Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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 SupportSpecialist.  

Stonington Institute is committed to providing quality substance abuse treatment options for adultsin Southeastern Connecticut and surrounding areas. We offermedical detox aswell 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.  

Website: Stonington Institute | Behavioral Health North Stonington CT

Essential Job Functions:

· 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.

Stonington Institute employees receive great opportunities. 

• • Challenging and rewarding work environment 
  • Competitive Compensation $23.00 - $26.00
  • Generous Paid Time Off 
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan 
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program 
  • Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University 
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! 
  • Pet Insurance 
  • More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com 

 Apply today to join our amazing team!

About Universal Health Services 

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com. 

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High School diploma required. CNA or medical assistant certification preferrered. Previous experience working in a substance abuse facility preferred. 

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. 

Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams 

We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. 

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. 

If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters. 

High School diploma required. CNA or medical assistant certification preferrered. Previous experience working in a substance abuse facility preferred. 

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. 

Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams 

We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. 

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. 

If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.