Recovery Specialist

High Point & SEMCOA

Plymouth (MA)

On-site

USD 29,000 - 36,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Bonuses & Referral

Job summary

High Point & Affiliated Organizations seeks a Recovery Specialist to support the inpatient campus in Plymouth, MA. The overnight role focuses on patient safety, documentation in the EHR, and maintaining a therapeutic milieu.

You will work with nursing staff and supervision, complete admissions checks, observe patients hourly, and participate in activity-based groups while upholding privacy standards. A high school diploma is required; CPR and crisis-de-escalation training are expected.

Qualifications

TB screening and CPR certification are required or preferred.
HIPAA/42 CFR confidentiality knowledge is essential.
Ability to perform basic documentation and safety checks.

Responsibilities

Monitor patients and maintain safety; document status hourly in EHR.
Support crisis de-escalation and therapeutic boundaries.
Assist with admissions, room inspections, and inventory management.
Escort patients within the unit and participate in group activities.

Skills

TB Screening

CPR Certification

Crisis de-escalation training

Confidentiality training

Therapeutic Boundaries Training

Diversity care

Infection Control Training

Lifting ability 50 lbs

Basic Computer Skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Recovery Specialist

Program & Location: High Point Inpatient Campus, ATS/CSS/Section 35 Units - Plymouth, MA
Education: High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
Pay Range: $21 - $26 per hour (experience and education dependent)
Status: OVERNIGHT SHIFT 11PM-7AM - Part Time, Full Time or Per Diem!

About Us

High Point & Affiliated Organizations is a health and human service agency whose mission is to treat and prevent substance use disorders and mental illness. High Point has programs located throughout Southeast Massachusetts offering a full continuum of care for substance use and mental health treatment, including inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community-based services. Programs and services also assist survivors of abuse, violence, and families experiencing homelessness. High Point believes that everyone has inherent goodness, worth, and dignity. Our goal is to help individuals and families achieve personal change and improve their quality of life.

Recovery Specialist Requirements

TB Screening
CPR Certification
Certification in the HPAO approved crisis de-escalation program
Confidentiality training (42 CFR, Part2 and 45 CFR Part 160 & 164 HIPAA)
Therapeutic Boundaries Training
Ability to care for diverse populations
Incident Report Training
All Hazards Training
Infection Control Training
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Basic Computer Skills
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing

Recovery Specialist Duties & Responsibilities

Compliance with Federal Regulations regarding 42 CFR Part 2; Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder and HIPAA Regulations
Reviews and adheres to posted shift assignment at the start of shift
Observation and accounting of all patients at all times to ensure safety, entering findings of patient status into the Electronic Health Records (EHR) at a minimum of hourly
Monitor the milieu including bathrooms and group room for safe, clean and therapeutic environment at hourly and/or as needed
Understanding of emergency procedures and codes and remain calm in a crisis
Maintain therapeutic boundaries by setting limits and enforcing rules in a respectful manner
Perform room inspections per policy and bag searches when directed
Ensure the unit is neat and clean, performing end of shift duties to maintain a therapeutic environment for patients and staff, and restock supplies as needed
Attends Supervision with assigned supervisor twice monthly and/or as needed based on status or concerns and attend mandatory meetings
Perform any other duties as assigned by Recovery Specialist Supervisor, Nursing Staff, Nurse Manager, Program/Site Director, DON, or COO

Inpatient Specific Responsibilities

Substance Use Disorder Training (including Nicotine Addiction)
Perform under the delegation authority of the RN/LPN working on the shift assigned
Complete admission consents and releases within the EHR
Complete patient observation checks monitoring per practitioner/nurse order timely and accurately on the iPad (paper when iPad not available)
Print daily census in preparation for next shift
Attends and participates in change of shift report with nursing staff at the beginning and end of each shift
Observation and reporting to the nurse signs of withdrawal and/or medical and behavioral changes
Monitor supplies necessary for showering and personal care to maintain individual hygiene/safety
Utilize Walkie-Talkies ad campus responders and perform radio checks hourly and when escorting patient off the unit
Process new patient admission including the EHR process, an inventory and documentation of clothing, electronics and valuables
Be familiar with and adhere to the rights of patients as defined by DPH Patient Rights Standards (105 CMR 164.079)-BSAS licensed programs
Monitor milieu as directed by the nurse during Medication Administration (ATS)
Complete medication Monitoring Training (within 90 days of hire or as appropriate) and perform Medication Monitoring during Observed Self-Administration (CSS)
Escorting patients to meal, groups, medical appointments within the facility and outdoor break
Reports off to nurse when the unit for any reason
Facilitate assigned groups and enter notes into EHR
Engage in verbal de-escalation and patient centered behavioral interventions in treatment
Facilitation of activity-based group activities and milieu engagement per daily schedule as assigned

Recovery Specialist Qualifications

A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent GED, preferred
One year of experience in substance use / behavioral health field is preferred but not required

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