Residential Aide – Night Shift in Behavioral Health

Mainspring Recovery; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Residential Aide at Mainspring Recovery provides a safe, structured, and supportive environment for clients in a residential addiction recovery setting. You will supervise, care for, and model professional behavior as part of the R.I.S.E.

program, with responsibilities expanding through levels I‑III. You’ll monitor the milieu, respond to crises, transport clients to activities and meetings, and help with admissions, documentation in Kipu, and discharge planning, all while upholding HIPAA and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current valid driver’s license and insurability.
• CPR and CPI certification within 90 days of hire (training provided).
• Familiarity with addiction treatment and the recovery process is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure client well-being and safety by providing a structured, positive, and supportive environment.
• Act as a resource for new clients, facilitating their integration into the program.
• Participate actively as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Demonstrate professionalism, empathy, and strong boundaries with clients at all times.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 guidelines.
• Document activities, observations, and client behaviors accurately and timely in the Kipu system.
• Assist with admissions, including body searches, personal property checks, and completing inventory checklists.
• Ensure regular safety rounds and adherence to supervision intervals.
• Assist in promoting life skills and discharge planning.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Crisis de-escalation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Driver’s license

CPR CPI certification within 90 days

Tools

Kipu EMR

Job description

The Residential Aide at Mainspring Recovery provides a safe, structured, and supportive environment for clients in a residential addiction recovery setting. You will supervise, care for, and model professional behavior as part of the R.I.S.E.

program, with responsibilities expanding through levels I‑III. You’ll monitor the milieu, respond to crises, transport clients to activities and meetings, and help with admissions, documentation in Kipu, and discharge planning, all while upholding HIPAA and