Recovery Aide - 40 Hours (7a-3p - Wareham)

Gosnold, Inc.; Wareham, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending

Paid time off

401k match

Financial planning

Life insurance

EAP

Pet insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Gosnold, Inc. is a nationally accredited nonprofit focused on prevention, treatment and recovery of mental health and substance use disorders.

The Recovery Aide acts as the lead liaison among staff, supports patients and families, and helps promote wellness within the behavioral health system. This position starts in Falmouth and moves to Wareham in the Fall, requiring experience in addiction and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience in addiction or mental health settings preferred.
• Ability to cover multiple shifts, including weekends.
• 1–3 years of customer service experience; able to work under high-stress conditions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor high-risk patients, support group participation, and report outcomes daily.
• Conduct specialty groups and document attendance in EMR.
• Track program evaluations and report data to leadership.
• Relate and communicate effectively with patients in a treatment setting.
• Participate in recovery-oriented socialization and monitor patient activity.
• Document observations in patient records and shift logs.
• Work closely with the counseling team and provide support.
• Meet with patients individually when appropriate.
• Uphold Gosnold’s values and policies; maintain professional boundaries.

Skills

Customer service

Shift coverage

Stress management

Group facilitation

Computer literacy

Public speaking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR certification

Job description

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Recovery Aide - 40 Hours (7a-3p - Wareham)

Direct Care / Prog. Wareham, MA, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 3212

Salary Range: $20.00 To $20.00 Hourly

OVERVIEW

Gosnold, Inc. is a nationally accredited non-profit leader in the prevention, treatment and recovery of mental health and substance use disorders. We offer a full, end-to-end continuum of care offering a wide range of treatment options. Highly regarded for innovation, we offer a comprehensive patient centered continuum of care tailored to fit the needs of each individual. Gosnold welcomes like-minded individuals who are passionate about our mission to support people and families affected by these disorders, and to promote lasting recovery.

SUMMARY

The Recovery Aide acts as the lead liaison between staff; communicates directly with nurses, counselors, and medication specialists on duty; contacts Program Director and Director of Nursing when issues arise. This role is responsible for assisting patients and families in the behavioral health system to enhance their recovery and promote wellness. The Recovery Aide must have experience, training, and/or education in the field of addiction.

This position will start off in Falmouth and move to Wareham in the Fall.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor high-risk patients by assisting with group participation, providing support and redirection to reduce recovery-interfering behaviors, and enhancing engagement to reduce AMA/ACAs. Report outcomes to Program Director, Director of Nursing, and RA Supervisor via daily emails.
• Conduct specialty groups such as “Under 30", Relapse Prevention (WRAP) and Young Adult Opioid Population (YAOPs); document attendance in electronic medical record.
• Track and complete program evaluations; report data to Program Director and Clinical Manager.
• Relate and communicate effectively with patients in a treatment setting.
• Participate in recovery-oriented socialization via informal interactions with patients, circulating in the program to monitor patient activity and ensuring maintenance of program guidelines.
• Document observations, activities, and participation in appropriate records including the patient record, shift logs, and in the preparation of incident reports.
• Work closely with and provide support to the counseling team.
• Meet with patients individually when appropriate.
• Uphold Gosnold’s organizational values and policies and procedures, especially related to appropriate boundaries.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, Experience, AND SKILLS REQUIRED

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform the job.

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: Experience, training, and/or education in the field of addiction or mental health. Ability to cover multiple shifts, including weekends. One to Three (1-3) years of customer service experience. Experience and comfortability with high-stress, fast-paced environment. Comfort speaking in front of larger groups.
• Skills Computer literate and knowledgeable about current office applications.Knowledge and understanding of sanitation, cleanliness, safety, and facility upkeep.
• Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: Current CPR certification or be CPR certifiable.
• Preferred: Valid MA Driver’s License with no restrictions. Experience with addiction and mental health. Past experience with facilitation of groups.

BENEFITS (based on full-time employment)

• Blue Cross & Blue Shield health and dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Generous paid vacation, sick,and holiday time
• 403b retirement savings plan with employer match
• Personal financial management services
• Life and supplemental life insurance
• Critical illness and accident insuranceEmployee Assistance Program
• Pet insurance
• Tuition assistance

Gosnold is an Equal Opportunity Employer.