Recovery Aide - (Wareham/40 hours 7A-3P)

Gosnold, Inc.

Wareham (MA)

On-site

USD 23,000 - 32,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

403b retirement plan

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition assistance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Gosnold, Inc. in Wareham, MA, is seeking a Recovery Aide to serve as the lead liaison between staff, patients and families in the behavioral health system. The role supports recovery and wellness and requires experience or education in addiction or mental health.

This full-time position is 40 hours weekly, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., starting in Falmouth and relocating to Wareham this fall. Responsibilities include monitoring high-risk patients, facilitating groups, documenting observations, and

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
Experience in addiction or mental health; ability to cover multiple shifts, including weekends.
1–3 years of customer service experience; comfort speaking to groups.

Responsibilities

Monitor high-risk patients and support engagement while reporting outcomes daily.
Conduct specialty groups and document attendance in the EMR.
Track program evaluations and relay data to the clinical team.
Interact effectively with patients and families in a treatment setting.
Document observations and participate in incident reporting as needed.
Collaborate closely with counseling staff and provide patient support.

Skills

Customer service

Public speaking

Group facilitation

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

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Recovery Aide - (Wareham/40 hours 7A-3P)

Direct Care / Prog. Wareham, MA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 3209

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 in Falmouth but be moving to Wareham this 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: