Recovery SpecialistProgram & Location: Plymouth Inpatient, ATS/CSS/Section 35 Units Education: High School diploma or equivalent (GED) Pay Range: $20 - $24 per hour (experience and education dependent) Status: FT/PT & Per Diem positions available for 3p-11p and 11p-7a shifts ONLY Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Long & short term disability
- Discounted auto/home and renters insurance
- 403b - Retirement
- FSA & DCA
- PFML
- Employee Assistance Program
- Bonuses & Referral
- Eligibility for free classes to become a Licensed Counselor or Recovery Coach
- Company paid CEU Trainings w/ Education days to complete CEU's
- Free meals at select programs (when available)
- Unmatched Leave Time (FT employees can earn up to 3 weeks in first year)
About Us High Point & Affiliated Organizations is a health and human service agency whose mission is to treat and prevent substance use disorders and mental illness. High Point has programs located throughout Southeastern Massachusetts offering a full continuum of care for substance use and mental health treatment, including inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community-based services. Programs and services also assist survivors of abuse, violence, and families experiencing homelessness. High Point believes that everyone has inherent goodness, worth, and dignity. Our goal is to help individuals and families achieve personal change and improve their quality of life. Recovery Specialist Requirements
- TB Screening
- CPR Certification
- Certification in the HPHAO approved de-escalation program
- Confidentiality training (42 CFR, Part2 and 45 CFR parts 160 & 164 HIPAA)
- Therapeutic Boundaries Training
- Ability to care for diverse populations
- Incident Report Training
- All Hazards Training
- Infection Control Training
- Substance Use Disorder Training (including Nicotine Addiction)
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Basic Computer Skills
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
- Medication Monitoring Training (within 90 days of hire or as appropriate)
Recovery Specialist Duties & Responsibilities
- Compliance with Federal Regulations regarding 42 CFR Part 2; Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder and HIPAA Regulations
- Perform under the delegation authority of the RN / LPN working on the shift assigned
- Attends and participates in charge of shift report with nursing staff at beginning and end of each shift
- Reviews and adheres to posted shift assignment at the start of shift
- Reports off to nurse when leaving the unit for any reason
- Observation and accounting of al patient at all times to ensure safety, entering findings of patient status into the EHR at a minimum of hourly
- Observation and reporting to the nurse signs of withdrawal and/or medical and behavioral changes
- Monitor the milieu including bathrooms and group room for safe, clean and therapeutic environment at hourly and/or as needed
- Monitor supplies necessary for showering and personal care to maintain individual hygiene/safety
- Utilize Walkie-Talkies as campus responders and perform radio checks hurly when escorting patient off the unit
- Understanding of emergency procedures and codes
- Maintain therapeutic boundaries by setting limits and enforcing rules in a respectful manner
- Remain calm in crisis
- Process new patient admission including the new EHR process, an inventory and documentation of clothing, electronic and valuables
- Escorting patients to meal, groups, medical appointments within the facility and outdoor break
- Assisting with discharges and escorting patients off the unit
- Facilitate assigned groups
- Work with the team to ensure consistent care
- Monitor milieu as directed by the nurse during Medication Administration (ATS)
- Perform Medication Monitoring during Observed Self-Administration (on CSS/TSS units) after completed training
- Perform room searches and bag searches when directed
- Be familiar with and adhere to the rights of patients as defined by DPH Patient Rights Standards (105 CMR 164.079)
- Ensure the unit is neat and clean, performing end of shift duties to maintain a therapeutic environment for patients and staff
- Restock supplies as needed
- Print daily census in preparation got next shift
- Attend Supervision with assigned supervisor twice monthly and/or as needed based on status or concerns
- Attend mandatory meetings
- Perform any other duties as assigned by Recovery Specialist Supervisor, Nursing Staff, Nurse Manager, Program/Site Director
Recovery Specialist Qualifications
- Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent GED
- One year of experience in substance use treatment field is preferred but not required