Recovery Assistant Tues. – Sat. 11P – 7A

Cumberland Heights Foundation Inc; Pegram (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

HSA/HRA employer contribution

401K with company match

PTO 20 days first year

Job summary

Cumberland Heights Foundation Inc. is seeking a Recovery Assistant on our Tennessee campus to support a therapeutic milieu and assist clinical staff in meeting daily patient needs.

You will help welcome patients, facilitate groups, monitor safety, and transport participants to activities while maintaining confidentiality and collaborating with the treatment team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• At least 1 year experience in addictions treatment preferred.
• CPRS certification preferred but not required.
• Valid Tennessee driver's license preferred; may transport patients.
• Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing patient needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to be open and culturally sensitive to a wide variety of patients’ experiences.
• Ability to interact with patients and co-workers in a collaborative and courteous manner.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes new patients and families to campus and orients to the program.
• Assists in managing patient community as a therapeutic milieu; holds patients accountable for behavior.
• Assists with community groups and 12-step meetings and study groups.
• Monitors patients and assists to create a safe treatment environment.
• Transports patients to 12 Step meetings and other activities.
• Assists Activities Services staff with recreation, art, music, and adventure therapies.
• Performs CPR and First Aid as needed.
• Participates in team meetings and treatment plan reviews.
• Documents pertinent information into the electronic patient record.
• Recommends ways to improve quality and delivery of services.
• Maintains confidentiality of company and patient information.

Skills

CPRS certification

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED; Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Description

++ARCH++

We are looking for you! Do you want to be a part of the team that transforms lives? ARCH Academy is more than a campus on 67 acres, it’s a community. Our mission is providing the highest quality care possible for persons and families who are at risk for or who are suffering from the disease of chemical dependency. Treatment encompasses the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of recovery by offering a safe, loving and healing environment, combining professional excellence and the principles of the Twelve Steps.

++Cumberland Heights Foundation offers a comprehensive benefits program, which includes:++

• Medical, Dental and Vision effective 1st day of month following 28 days of employment
• Employer Contribution for Health Saving Account or Health Reimbursement Account
• 401K with Company match and eligibility after 90 days of employment
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual beginning day (1) one and up to 20 days of PTO the first year

The Recovery Assistant supports Cumberland Heights’ mission of transforming lives, giving hope and healing to those affected by alcohol or drug addiction.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Recovery Assistant is responsible for monitoring a specified group and/or population of patients, including facilitation of a safe and therapeutic environment. In addition, the Recovery Assistant assists clinical staff in meeting the patients’ daily needs.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include some or all of the following depending on assigned area and shift:

• Welcomes new patients and/or family members to campus, assisting with orientation to the campus and program as directed;
• Assists in managing patient community as a therapeutic milieu, holding patients accountable for behavior consistent with community guidelines and recovery, consulting with clinical staff as needed;
• Assists with community groups, in-house and outside 12 step meetings, and 12 step discussion/study groups as assigned.
• Monitors patients, including making rounds and bed checks as assigned, assisting to create a safe treatment environment;
• Transports patients to 12 Step meetings and/or other therapeutic recreation activities as assigned, operating within the guidelines of the Fleet Management Safety Program, as well as monitoring patients for safety;
• Assists Activities Services staff members with recreation, art, music, and adventure based therapies as assigned;
• Utilizing Handle with Care, de‑es…?
• Performs CPR and First Aid as needed;
• Participates in team meetings, treatment plan reviews, staff meetings, and quality management activities as assigned;
• Documents pertinent information into the electronic patient record.
• Recommends ways to improve the quality and delivery of services.
• Ensures proper handling and distribution of company funds.
• Maintains confidentiality of company and patient information.
• Reacts productively to change.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is required with Bachelor’s degree preferred
• One (1) year experience in addictions treatment preferred
• CPRS certification is preferred but not required.
• Valid Tennessee Driver’s License preferred (may use company van to transport patients)
• Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft (Outlook, Word and Excel)
• Ability to problem-solve, analyze, and interpret information.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and patient needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to be open and culturally sensitive to a wide variety of patients’ experiences.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to effectively speak, read and write in English.
• Ability to interact with patients and co-workers in a collaborative and courteous manner while providing guidance, instruction, and/or training.
• Ability to model/teach the 12 Step programs and philosophy.
• Reacts productively to change.
• Ability to deescalate a person in crisis in a calm and supportive manner; work calmly and professionally in stressful situations and ally with people in crisis.
• Ability to present to hostile or disinterested groups.
• If recovering, one year of verifiable abstinence required with two years preferred; active participation in a twelve-step program preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Position is on a campus setting that involves walking outside to various buildings and everyday risks or discomforts requiring normal safety precautions.
• Position requires frequent contact with people in crisis, including those who are emotionally volatile and may require additional safety precautions.
• May perform CPR/First Aid as needed (being certified or eligible is required)
• Position is subject to varying shifts, including weekends as well as staying overnight for inclement weather as part of critical staffing, along with some travel to other off-site Cumberland Heights facilities/campus
• Ability to lift up to 20lbs and/or push pull up to 40lbs; move around campus on uneven and rural terrain.
• Ability to speak, hear, see, sit, walk, stand, reach, and use fine/gross motor skills.