Lead CIT (Counselor-in-Training)

Maryville Addiction Treatment Center is recognized as a leader in the field of substance use and co-occurring disorders. For more than seven decades, our holistic, evidence-based approaches have helped bring hope, health and healing to those suffering from opioid, alcohol and other addictive substances. Due to our accomplished staff’s education, experience, compassion and commitment, clients who have been served by Maryville consistently document high satisfaction levels with our programs and services.

Maryville Addiction Treatment Center is a great place to work. Our staff of dedicated professionals devote themselves each day to helping people with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders reclaim their lives. Our commitment to service excellence is reflected in the high satisfaction ratings we receive, an honor we attribute to the compassion, commitment and quality of our staff. We are a growing organization adding locations to provide greater access to services.

Maryville offers a supportive and positive workplace environment with competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program including medical insurance, tuition assistance and a generous 401(K) employer match. Come see for yourself! Join our dedicated team as we work together to transform lives.

This individual assists the CIT Supervisor with the guidance for all Counselor in Training (CIT)/Safety Technicians. This position acts as a liaison between the nursing staff, CIT/Safety Technicians, and the clients. This individual is responsible for properly overseeing, guiding and training all CIT/Safety Technicians and being a positive role model for clients.

Responsibilities:

• Assists with supervising and advising CIT/Safety Technicians during their shifts alongside the CIT Supervisor.
• Creates daily and weekend schedule for proper shift coverage in CIT Supervisor’s absence.
• Ensures that CIT/Safety Technicians tour the facility and living quarters at regularly scheduled intervals to check building security and no fire or safety hazards in accordance with program and regulatory policies.
• Models professionalism while working with clients and coworkers.
• Monitors client activities during tour of duty, clinical activities, breaks, and leisure time.
• Provides guidance and direction for clients and directs them to clinical staff when appropriate.
• Communicates to nursing staff any medical needs that clients may have.
• Provides crisis intervention services and respond to emergency situations as needed.
• Follows procedures in response to all emergencies and demonstrates calm and controlled behaviors during a crisis situation, properly documents the findings with incident reports and results of the response.
• Be alert for activities which could result in possible crisis and assist in situations in a professional and efficient manner.
• Provides a courteous, respectful and pleasant interaction with each client and employee. Maintains and displays good public relations skills when interacting with clients, visitors, and staff.
• Adheres to COVID-19 safety protocols, including monitoring isolation rooms for COVID-19 symptomatic clients.
• Verifies that assigned facility cleaning is being completed and maintained.
• Performs other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in human services, psychology, or related field is preferred. High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Two (2) years previous supervisor experience in a residential or similar environment is required. Previous experience working with the public (such as customer service, retail) is required.
• Valid driver’s license and car insurance. An MVR check will be completed.

Maryville is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce (minority, female, protected veterans, LGBTQ, disabled).

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a valid driver's license?

Work Location: In person