Addiction Recovery Specialist, Full time, Nights

Texas Health Resources; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

Medical

Dental

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible spending

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Texas Health Resources seeks an Addiction Recovery Specialist for the Recovery and Wellness unit in Mansfield, TX. The position is full-time, nights (6:45p - 7:15a) with rotating weekends and holidays, located at the Addiction Recovery Center.

You will provide therapeutic communication with patients, work with the Wellness and Recovery team and nursing, ensuring safe, compassionate care and adherence to behavioral health practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of experience in substance abuse treatment or as a Patient Care Technician required; or a high school diploma or equivalent with CNA certification; or an associate degree in mental health or a related healthcare field required.
• BCLS, CPI and First Aid certifications must be in place as per policy.

Responsibilities

• Therapeutic communication is key when interacting with patients, collaborating with the Wellness and Recovery care team, and working effectively with nursing staff.

Skills

Therapeutic communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA certification

Associate degree in mental health or related healthcare field

One year of experience in substance abuse treatment or as a Patient Care Technician

Tools

BCLS

CPI

AHA First Aid Certification

Job description

26001187

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 required.
• One year of experience in substance abuse treatment or as a Patient Care Technician required; or a high school diploma or equivalent with CNA certification; or an associate degree in mental health or a related healthcare field required.
• One year of experience in substance abuse and/or addiction services is preferred
• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification required prior to providing independent patient care and must be maintained quarterly.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification required within 30 days of hire.
• AHA First Aid Certification required within 90 days of hire and must be maintained.

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 of 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.

If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!

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