Addiction Recovery Specialist, Full time, Nights

Texas Health Resources; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Mansfield is seeking an Addiction Recovery Specialist to provide compassionate care and support to individuals in recovery. This role involves effective communication with patients and collaboration with the care team. The ideal candidate will have a background in substance abuse, relevant certifications, and flexibility to work nights and weekends. A supportive team environment and strong growth opportunities are available, along with competitive benefits including 401k, medical, and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

401k

PTO

Medical and dental benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment programs

Qualifications

• One year of experience in substance abuse or as a patient care technician is required.
• CNA certification and BCLS required.
• CPI training within 30 days and First Aid certification within 90 days are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Engage in therapeutic communication with patients.
• Collaborate with the Wellness and Recovery care team.
• Work effectively with nursing staff while maintaining active listening skills.

Skills

Therapeutic communication

Active listening

Patient care

Crisis Intervention

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in mental health or healthcare-related field

Job description

Addiction Recovery Specialist – Recovery and Wellness

Bring your passion to Texas Health So We Are Better + Together!

Work location: Addiction Recovery Center, 240 North Miller Road Mansfield, TX 76063

Work hours: Full time, Nights 6:45p - 7:15a, rotating weekends and holidays

Department highlights

• Flexible schedules
• Creative therapies providing personal expression and multidisciplinary treatment
• A collaborative team approach

Here’s What You Need

• High school diploma or equivalent. One year of experience in substance abuse or as a patient care technician is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent with CNA certification is required.
• Associate’s degree in mental health or another healthcare-related field is required.
• One year of experience in substance abuse and/or addiction is preferred.
• BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly.
• CPI – Crisis Prevention Intervention Training 30 Days required.
• AHAFA – American Heart Association First Aid Certification must be maintained 90 Days required.

What You Will Do

• Therapeutic communication is key when interacting with patients, collaborating with the Wellness and Recovery care team, and working effectively with nursing staff, all while exemplifying active listening and non-verbal communication elements.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Recovery Specialist

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment programs as well as several other benefits.
• Delivery of high quality patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

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