Recovery Specialist, Addiction Treatment Services

Beth-Israel-Lahey-Health; Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health Behavioral Services in Tewksbury, MA is seeking a Recovery Specialist for the evening shift to support men in early recovery. You will help clients build daily living skills, participate in group treatment sessions, nursing support, case management, and aftercare planning.

The role emphasizes safety, observation, admissions tasks, and meticulous record-keeping. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED; experience with substance use is preferred and a MA

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with substance use population preferred.
• MA driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and structure of the program milieu by monitoring client activities.
• Observes and supervises clients and unit; conducts 30 minute client well-being checks.
• Conducts telephone admission screenings as well as other admissions duties.
• Completes all necessary checklists, shift documentation and record keeping in a timely manner in accordance with agency policies and procedures.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Tewksbury, MA • Beth Israel Lahey Health Behavioral Services • Full-time • EveningWhen you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.Job Description:Transitional Support Services (TSS) is a program dedicated to helping men by providing short-term residential support services to individuals in early recovery from drug and/or alcohol addiction. Clients are provided with the tools they need to begin developing skills of daily living including goal setting, problem solving, and self-advocacy. Services include nursing support, individual case management, group treatment sessions, aftercare planning, and more. The Recovery Specialist position is a great opportunity for someone who seeks to be a positive presence in the lives of those who are struggling with addiction.Essential Responsibilities including but not limited to:Ensuring the safety and structure of the program milieu by monitoring client activities.Observes and supervises clients and unit; conducts 30 minute client well-being checks.Conducts telephone admission screenings as well as other admissions duties.Searches client belongings on admission and at discharge, or as otherwise directed by supervisor..Completes all necessary checklists, shift documentation and record keeping in a timely manner in accordance with agency policies and procedures.Minimum Qualifications:High school diploma or general education degree (GED)Experience working with substance use population is preferredValid MA Driver’s License in good standing preferredSchedule: 40 hours, full-time evenings on Sunday-Thursday 2:30p-11pPay Range:$20.00 – $24.38The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledJob detailsEmployment: Full-timeHours/Week: 40Shift: EveningCategory: Behavioral HealthPay Range: $20.00 - $24.38FLSA: Non-ExemptReq ID: JR101653