Recovery Specialist- (Co-Ed CSS)

Veterans Inc; Shrewsbury (MA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (BCBS)

Disability & Life Insurance

403B Retirement Match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Veterans Inc. at Independence Hall in Shrewsbury, MA is seeking staff for licensed substance abuse treatment programs serving veterans and the community.

The role collaborates on an interdisciplinary treatment team, guiding and supporting patients to align with program schedules, standards, and policies. The position offers an hourly base rate starting at $20.00, with a $2 shift differential for 2nd/3rd shifts and weekends, and a $25 per hour per diem.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Associates degree, LADCII, or LADC Assistant highly preferred.
• MAP, Narcan, or CPI training and certifications are strongly preferred.
• Must pass CORI/Background check and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Develop substance abuse treatment goals with patient and treatment team.
• Provide support, resources, education, and referrals.
• Oversee client activities to ensure compliance with program policies.
• Facilitate psychoeducational groups and activities.
• Provide crisis intervention and follow emergency procedures.
• Maintain audit-ready patient records and forms in a timely manner.
• Complete assigned program-specific duties.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Group facilitation

Counseling support

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree/LADCII/LADC Assistant preferred

Tools

MAP/Narcan/CPI training

Job description

Are you motivated by knowing you've made a difference in someone's life and in our community? Do you have a passion for helping those in substance abuse recovery? If you answered yes, then you may have what it takes to be part of the Veterans Inc. team at Independence Hall!

At Independence Hall, we provide client-centered care and recovery-oriented treatment within a therapeutic environment.

We are looking for innovative staff for our licensed Substance Abuse Treatment programs, which are open to both veterans and the community. Our programs provide client-centered care and recovery-oriented treatment within a therapeutic environment.

This position collaborates as a part of an interdisciplinary treatment team within substance abuse treatment programs. The position provides guidance and counseling support as needed by overseeing and accompanying the patient in various program activities to ensure conformance with program schedules, standards, and policies.

The hourly base rate starts at $20.00 an hour.

There is a $2 shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift and an additional $2 shift differential for weekends.

Per diems earn a flat rate of $25 per hour.

WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DAY TO DAY:

• Works with the patient and treatment team to develop substance abuse treatment goals and interventions, based on client's substance abuse/mental health history and current needs.
• Provides support, resources, education, and both internal and external referrals for services.
• Oversees client activities to ensure compliance with program activities and agency policies. Provides guidance as needed.
• Facilitates psychoeducational client groups and group activities.
• Provides crisis intervention and able to follow specific procedures in emergency situations.
• Attends and participates in all meetings and maintains audit-ready patient records and program-specific forms in a timely manner, as required.
• Completes individually assigned program-specific duties and/or responsibilities as assigned.

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE:

• Minimum of a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent. Associates degree, LADCII, or LADC Assistant highly preferred.
• 2+ Years experience or education in substance abuse treatment and mental health disorders required.
• Yoga instruction, art therapy, or meditation training is strongly preferred.
• MAP, Narcan, or CPI training and certifications are strongly preferred.
• Must be able to successfully pass a CORI/Background records check.
• Must be willing to submit to and successfully pass a drug test.
• Compliance with Veterans Inc. COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. Religious and Medical Exemptions are considered.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• BCBS Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Short and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• $2500 Medical Opt-Out program if you have medical coverage through another source.
• Retirement Plan (403B) with a $2000 Match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Paid Parental Leave

Veterans Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or protected Veteran status. If you need assistance completing an application please contact [e-mail].