Recovery Specialist

Default Brand; Plymouth (MA); Sur place; USD 29 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability benefits

Retirement plan (403b)

Employee Assistance Program

Free meals at select programs

Résumé du poste

High Point & Affiliated Organizations is seeking a Recovery Specialist to join our inpatient campus in Plymouth, MA. The role supports patients across shifts, performing observation, documentation in EHR, and enforcing therapeutic boundaries in a high-need setting.

qualify with a high school diploma or GED and relevant health background; training in crisis de-escalation, confidentiality, and HIPAA is expected.

Qualifications

• TB screening and CPR certification required or obtainable prior to start.
• Completion of crisis de-escalation training per agency standards.
• Confidentiality training in accordance with 42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Willingness to work with diverse populations and maintain boundaries.

Responsabilités

• Ensure compliance with 42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA; maintain patient confidentiality.
• Observe and account for patients hourly; document status in the EHR.
• Maintain a therapeutic milieu; monitor safety and cleanliness hourly.
• Engage in de-escalation and patient-centered behavioral interventions.
• Lead group activities and coordinate with nursing staff and supervisors.

Connaissances

TB Screening

CPR Certification

Crisis de-escalation training

Confidentiality training

Therapeutic Boundaries Training

Diverse populations care

All Hazards Training

Infection Control Training

Lift 50 lbs

Basic Computer Skills

Verbal and written communication

Formation

High School diploma or GED

Description du poste

1233 State Road
1233 State Road
Plymouth, MA 02360, USA

1233 State Road
1233 State Road
Plymouth, MA 02360, USA

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: ALL SHIFTS (7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm or 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 Southeastern 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
• 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
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long & short-term disability
• Discounted auto/home and renters' insurance
• 403b - Retirement
• FSA & DCA
• PFML
• Employee Assistance Program
• Eligibility for free classes to become a Licensed Counselor or Recovery Coach
• Company paid CEU Trainings w/ Education days to complete CEU's
• Free meals at select programs (when available)
• Unmatched Leave Time (FT employees can earn up to 3 weeks in first year)

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