Recovery Specialist

United States·Plymouthmid

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Recovery Specialist Program & Location: High Point Inpatient Campus, ATS/CSS/Section 35 Units - Plymouth,

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Recovery Specialist

Responsibilities

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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

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