Recovery Specialist, Addiction Treatment Services

Beth Israel Lahey Health; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Transitional Support Services (TSS) Recovery Specialist to support men in early recovery. The role focuses on short-term residential support, including nursing, case management, group sessions, and aftercare planning to empower daily living skills.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with preferred experience in substance use populations and a MA driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience working with substance use population is preferred.
• Valid MA Driver’s License is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and structure of the program milieu by monitoring client activities.
• Observe and supervise clients and unit; conduct 30 minute client well-being checks.
• Conduct telephone admission screenings and other admissions duties.
• Search client belongings on admission and at discharge, or as directed by supervisor.
• Complete checklists, shift documentation and record keeping per agency policies.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

When 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 preferred
• Valid MA Driver’s License in good standing preferred

Schedule:

40 hours, full-time evenings on Sunday-Thursday 2:30p-11p

Pay Range:

Pay Range: $20.00 - $24.38 The 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.

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/Disabled At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.