Overnight Recovery Specialist

Recovery Specialist

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  Compliance with Federal Regulations regarding 42 CFR Part 2; Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder and HIPAA Regulations

• →Reviews and adheres to posted shift assignment at the start of shift
• →Observation and accounting of all patients at all times to ensure safety, entering findings of patient status into the Electronic Health Records (EHR) at a minimum of hourly
• →Monitor the milieu including bathrooms and group room for safe, clean and therapeutic environment at hourly and/or as needed
• →Understanding of emergency procedures and codes and remain calm in a crisis
• →Maintain therapeutic boundaries by setting limits and enforcing rules in a respectful manner
• →Perform room inspections per policy and bag searches when directed
• →Ensure the unit is neat and clean, performing end of shift duties to maintain a therapeutic environment for patients and staff, and restock supplies as needed
• →Attends Supervision with assigned supervisor twice monthly and/or as needed based on status or concerns and attend mandatory meetings
• →Perform any other duties as assigned by Recovery Specialist Supervisor, Nursing Staff, Nurse Manager, Program/Site Director, DON, or COO

Inpatient Specific Responsibilities

• →Substance Use Disorder Training (including Nicotine Addiction)
• →Perform under the delegation authority of the RN/LPN working on the shift assigned
• →Complete admission consents and releases within the EHR
• →Complete patient observation checks monitoring per practitioner/nurse order timely and accurately on the iPad (paper when iPad not available)
• →Print daily census in preparation for next shift
• →Attends and participates in change of shift report with nursing staff at the beginning and end of each shift
• →Observation and reporting to the nurse signs of withdrawal and/or medical and behavioral changes
• →Monitor supplies necessary for showering and personal care to maintain individual hygiene/safety
• →Utilize Walkie-Talkies ad campus responders and perform radio checks hourly and when escorting patient off the unit
• →Process new patient admission including the EHR process, an inventory and documentation of clothing, electronics and valuables
• →Be familiar with and adhere to the rights of patients as defined by DPH Patient Rights Standards (105 CMR 164.079)-BSAS licensed programs
• →Monitor milieu as directed by the nurse during Medication Administration (ATS)
• →Complete medication Monitoring Training (within 90 days of hire or as appropriate) and perform Medication Monitoring during Observed Self-Administration (CSS) 
• →Escorting patients to meal, groups, medical appointments within the facility and outdoor break
• →Reports off to nurse when the unit for any reason
• →Facilitate assigned groups and enter notes into EHR
• →Engage in verbal de-escalation and patient centered behavioral interventions in treatment
• →Facilitation of activity-based group activities and milieu engagement per daily schedule as assigned

Recovery Specialist Qualifications

• →A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent GED, preferred
• →One year of experience in substance use / behavioral health field is preferred but not required

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)