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Substance Abuse Nurse
Titan Recovery Center - Los Angeles, CA
posted about 2 months ago
About the position
The Substance Abuse LVN at Titan Recovery Center plays a vital role in supporting individuals struggling with substance use disorders. This position involves conducting assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care throughout the recovery journey. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of addiction and strong interpersonal skills to effectively guide clients and their families through the recovery process.
Responsibilities
- Conduct assessments and evaluations to determine the needs of clients and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Provide individual and nursing assessments focused on substance abuse recovery strategies.
- Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary, ensuring alignment with best practices in addiction treatment.
- Facilitate discharge planning, ensuring clients have access to necessary resources upon completion of their treatment.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals, including nurses and other counselors, to coordinate care for clients in various settings such as assisted living or Level II Trauma Centers.
- Maintain accurate and confidential client records in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Educate clients and their families about substance abuse issues, coping strategies, and available support services.
- Participate in ongoing professional development and training related to substance abuse counseling.
Requirements
- Valid LVN license.
- Experience working in a clinical setting, particularly with discharge planning or triage processes.
- Strong understanding of addiction treatment methodologies and the ability to apply them effectively in practice.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to build rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds.
- Familiarity with medical procedures such as venipuncture or botulinum toxin treatment is considered an asset but not mandatory.
- Ability to lift up to 15 pounds as needed for client support or equipment handling.
- A compassionate approach towards clients facing challenges related to substance use disorders.
Nice-to-haves
- Familiarity with medical procedures such as venipuncture or botulinum toxin treatment.
Benefits
- Overtime pay
