Addiction Recovery Specialist, PRN

Texas Health Resources; Texas; On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discount Programs

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Texas Health Resources in Mansfield, TX, is seeking an Addiction Recovery Specialist to support the Recovery and Wellness team. This PRN role requires day/night and weekend availability, with shifts from 6:45 to 7:15 and duties centered on therapeutic interaction with patients within the Addiction Recovery Center.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, 1 year in substance abuse or related healthcare, BCLS, CPI within 30 days, and AHA First Aid within 90 days.

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 with CNA certification; or an associate degree in mental health or 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

1 year experience in substance abuse

BCLS certification

CPI certification

AHA First Aid Certification

CNA certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA certification

Associate degree in mental health or related healthcare 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: PRN; day/night and weekend availability required.

Shift 6:45 - 7:15

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 Behavioral Health Therapis

• Benefits include 401k, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Programs, as well as other benefits.
• Delivery of high-quality patient care
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

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