Recovery Support Specialist

Cumberland Heights Foundation, Inc.; Arch; On-site; CHF 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Health Savings/Health Reimbursement (H

401K with company match

Job summary

Cumberland Heights Foundation, Inc. is seeking a Recovery Assistant to monitor and support patient groups on campus and assist clinical staff in meeting daily needs.

The role focuses on maintaining a safe, therapeutic milieu and facilitating activities and groups in alignment with recovery principles. Responsibilities include welcoming patients, supervising rounds, transporting patients to meetings, and supporting treatment plans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• At least 1 year experience in addictions treatment preferred.
• CPRS certification is preferred but not required.
• Valid Tennessee Driver's License preferred (may use company van to transport patients).
• Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes new patients and/or family members to campus, assisting with orientation to the campus and program as directed.
• Assists in managing patient community as a therapeutic milieu, holding patients accountable for behavior consistent with community guidelines and recovery, consulting with clinical staff as needed.
• Assists with community groups, in-house and outside 12 step meetings, and 12 step discussion/study groups as assigned.
• Monitors patients, including making rounds and bed checks as assigned, assisting to create a safe treatment environment.
• Transports patients to 12 Step meetings and/or other therapeutic recreation activities as assigned.
• Assists Activities Services staff members with recreation, art, music, and adventure based therapies as assigned.
• Utilizing Handle with Care, de-escalates potential and actual crisis situations as needed.
• Performs CPR and First Aid as needed.
• Participates in team meetings, treatment plan reviews, staff meetings, and quality management activities as assigned.
• Documents pertinent information into the electronic patient record.
• Recommends ways to improve the quality and delivery of services.
• Ensures proper handling and distribution of company funds.
• Maintains confidentiality of company and patient information.
• Reacts productively to change.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

De-escalation

Adaptability

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Cumberland Heights Foundation, Inc. is seeking a Recovery Assistant to monitor and support patient groups on campus and assist clinical staff in meeting daily needs.

The role focuses on maintaining a safe, therapeutic milieu and facilitating activities and groups in alignment with recovery principles. Responsibilities include welcoming patients, supervising rounds, transporting patients to meetings, and supporting treatment plans.