Mental Health Recovery Specialist – Client Care & Support

Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Dental & vision coverage

Long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Meridian Healthcare in Gainesville, FL, seeks a Recovery Specialist to support the treatment team and provide direct client care in a therapeutic, respectful environment. You will monitor clients, help maintain a safe milieu, and document interactions to support individual recovery goals.

A high school diploma or college education in human services, or personal recovery of two years, is commonly required, with substitutions allowed. Florida driver’s license with a clean record is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred and 2 years' experience in a human service field required.
• OR College education in human service field may be substituted for experience.
• OR Personal recovery of at least 2 years may be substituted for work experience.
• Preference is given to candidates with work experience in substance abuse.
• Current Florida Driver's License with a clean driving record while meeting company insurance requirements required.

Responsibilities

• Assists the treatment team in providing direct client care.
• Aids in ensuring an orderly, safe and therapeutic environment by maintaining a therapeutic relationship with person served and treats person served with dignity and respect at all times.
• Monitors person served to help maintain a safe, clean environment and sets standards for milieu monitoring through the performance of these tasks.
• Observes, reports and documents client interaction among peers, staff and the community as it relates to clients' individual recovery goals.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

College education in human services

Personal recovery of at least 2 years

Job description

Meridian Healthcare in Gainesville, FL, seeks a Recovery Specialist to support the treatment team and provide direct client care in a therapeutic, respectful environment. You will monitor clients, help maintain a safe milieu, and document interactions to support individual recovery goals.

A high school diploma or college education in human services, or personal recovery of two years, is commonly required, with substitutions allowed. Florida driver’s license with a clean record is required.