Compassionate Recovery Support Specialist - FT, First Shift

Banyan-Treatment-Centers-; Templeton (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Banyan Treatment Centers is seeking a compassionate Recovery Support Specialist (RSS) for full-time, first shift, on-site work in Massachusetts. The RSS will provide direct supervision and day-to-day operational support within inpatient behavioral health and substance use treatment programs, focusing on patient safety and recovery in a structured environment.

The role involves building rapport with patients, documenting observations, supporting clinical staff, and maintaining a therapeutic

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 21+ years of age and valid driver’s license when driving is required.
• Experience in behavioral health settings preferred.
• Experience in detoxification and/or residential levels of care preferred.
• Behavioral health certification or related education preferred.
• Ability to maintain professionalism, empathy, and composure in high-stress or crisis situations.
• Strong observation, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous patient supervision and conduct scheduled safety checks to ensure patient and facility safety.
• Monitor patient behavior and environmental conditions, document observations, and promptly report concerns to staff.
• Respond to crisis situations using de-escalation techniques and follow emergency protocols.
• Ensure adherence to facility rules and behavioral expectations while maintaining a therapeutic approach.
• Measure and document vital signs and perform CLIA-waived testing as trained.
• Supervise self-administration of medications when permitted by state regulations.
• Observe and report changes that impact safety or progress.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, patient movement, group coordination, and activities.

Skills

Empathy

Observation

Documentation

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma/equivalent

Behavioral health certification or related education preferred

Job description

Banyan Treatment Centers is seeking a compassionate Recovery Support Specialist (RSS) for full-time, first shift, on-site work in Massachusetts. The RSS will provide direct supervision and day-to-day operational support within inpatient behavioral health and substance use treatment programs, focusing on patient safety and recovery in a structured environment.

The role involves building rapport with patients, documenting observations, supporting clinical staff, and maintaining a therapeutic