Mental Health Recovery Specialist

Valley Vista; Bradford (VT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Vista in Bradford, VT seeks a Recovery Specialist to provide direct patient care within a therapeutic milieu. You will support safety, document daily observations, assist in medication dispensing with Nursing staff, and participate in treatment planning and shift handoffs.

The role requires 21+ years of age, a certificate or related experience, and the ability to work as part of a team with strong time-management and compassionate communication skills. Full-time, day shift.

Qualifications

• 21 years of age or older.
• One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains professional interpersonal relationships with patients.
• Reviews notes and documentation daily to ensure continuity and compliance with treatment planning.
• Documents patient activity as required by Valley Vista and regulatory agencies.
• Observes patient behavior, records observations, and reports at-risk behaviors to senior staff.
• Communicates patient behaviors/concerns to subsequent shift and unit Director.
• Participates in shift change meetings to discuss patients’ emotional/behavioral issues and programming needs.
• Assists Nursing staff while dispensing medication to patients.
• Attends and monitors meals with patients as scheduled.
• Safely transports patients to scheduled outside appointments using company vehicles.
• Participates in supervision and in-service opportunities as directed by Clinical Manager/Program Director.
• Provides staff coverage during shift and remains until replacement arrives.
• Conducts room checks and documents observations.
• Attends in-service programs designated by Program Director.
• Follows patient procedures designated by Program Director.

Skills

Documentation

Teamwork

Boundaries

Time management

Compassion

Education

One year certificate from college or technical school

Job description

Valley Vista in Bradford, VT seeks a Recovery Specialist to provide direct patient care within a therapeutic milieu. You will support safety, document daily observations, assist in medication dispensing with Nursing staff, and participate in treatment planning and shift handoffs.

The role requires 21+ years of age, a certificate or related experience, and the ability to work as part of a team with strong time-management and compassionate communication skills. Full-time, day shift.