Inpatient Recovery Support Specialist

American Addiction Centers; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

AdCare of Rhode Island American Addiction Centers is seeking a Recovery Support Counselor to guide clients through recovery, run psychoeducational groups, and provide individual counseling in an inpatient treatment setting. The role emphasizes crisis management, discharge planning, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

The position requires a background in psychology or related field, 6 months to 1 year of substance use experience, and willingness to obtain relevant credentials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in psychology or related field preferred; HS diploma required.
• 6 months to 1 year or more experience in substance use preferred.
• Experience in mental health or residential/inpatient treatment is desired.
• PADC or CPRS preferred.
• Experience in crisis management/de-escalation.
• Understanding of disease of addiction.
• Ability to work on interdisciplinary treatment team and communicate effectively.
• Working Knowledge of Google Products.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate psychoeducational groups for clients using multi-model approaches and expressive art therapy.
• Performs individual counseling sessions for clients.
• Interact with patients to identify and assist with urgent needs.
• Intervene with patients planning to leave AMA.
• Assist in the completion of discharge plans.
• Responsible for the details of case management including phone calls for referrals.
• Provides crisis management de-escalation.
• Documents all treatments, notes and clinical reports into client records.
• Completes aftercare and discharge planning for clients.
• Assists with milieu management.
• Outreaches to family and collateral contacts.
• Actively pursues continuing education to maintain credentials and skills.
• Attends weekly supervision group sessions.
• Meets with the Program Director monthly for individual and group supervision in accordance with level of licensure and employment status.
• Conducts treatment team meetings on the unit.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Crisis management

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Understanding of addiction

Google Products

Education

Bachelor's in psychology or related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

PADC or CPRS certification (preferred)

Job description

AdCare of Rhode Island American Addiction Centers is seeking a Recovery Support Counselor to guide clients through recovery, run psychoeducational groups, and provide individual counseling in an inpatient treatment setting. The role emphasizes crisis management, discharge planning, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

The position requires a background in psychology or related field, 6 months to 1 year of substance use experience, and willingness to obtain relevant credentials.