Recovery Specialist - Days (Fri-Mon) - Full Time (3993)

Valley Vista; Bradford (VT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Vista in Bradford, VT seeks a Recovery Specialist to provide direct patient care within a therapeutic milieu. You will support safety, document daily observations, assist in medication dispensing with Nursing staff, and participate in treatment planning and shift handoffs.

The role requires 21+ years of age, a certificate or related experience, and the ability to work as part of a team with strong time-management and compassionate communication skills. Full-time, day shift.

Qualifications

• 21 years of age or older.
• One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains professional interpersonal relationships with patients.
• Reviews notes and documentation daily to ensure continuity and compliance with treatment planning.
• Documents patient activity as required by Valley Vista and regulatory agencies.
• Observes patient behavior, records observations, and reports at-risk behaviors to senior staff.
• Communicates patient behaviors/concerns to subsequent shift and unit Director.
• Participates in shift change meetings to discuss patients’ emotional/behavioral issues and programming needs.
• Assists Nursing staff while dispensing medication to patients.
• Attends and monitors meals with patients as scheduled.
• Safely transports patients to scheduled outside appointments using company vehicles.
• Participates in supervision and in-service opportunities as directed by Clinical Manager/Program Director.
• Provides staff coverage during shift and remains until replacement arrives.
• Conducts room checks and documents observations.
• Attends in-service programs designated by Program Director.
• Follows patient procedures designated by Program Director.

Skills

Documentation

Teamwork

Boundaries

Time management

Compassion

Education

One year certificate from college or technical school

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: VV - Bradford - Bradford, VT, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $22.00 - $24.00Hourly, Job Shift: Day, Summary of Position: The Recovery Specialist is a direct service provider responsible for implementing program guidelines and practice regarding patient safety, unit and individual behavioral expectations, and a therapeutic milieu within a unit patient care model. Provides care in a manner consistent with facility philosophy and practice.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains professional interpersonal relationships with patients at Valley Vista.
• Reviews notes and appropriate documentation on each patient on a daily basis, helping to ensure continuity and compliance with treatment planning and service delivery.
• Documents patient activity as required by Valley Vista and regulatory agencies.
• Observes patient behavior, records observations as appropriate, and reports at risk behaviors to senior staff on duty, as appropriate.
• Communicates patient behaviors/concerns to subsequent shift and unit Director when appropriate.
• Participates in change-of-shift treatment team meetings and discusses patients’ emotional/behavioral issues/concerns, and related programming needs.
• Makes oneself available for crisis intervention or unit reassignment as necessary and follows agency’s policy/procedure for crisis intervention.
• Assists Nursing staff while dispensing medication to patients.
• Attends and monitors meals with patients at the appropriate times.
• Safely transports patients to all scheduled outside appointments using company vehicles as directed.
• Participates in supervision and in-service opportunities at the direction of the Clinical Manager and/or Program Director.
• Provides staff coverage throughout the course of the shift, remaining in service until replacement arrives.
• Conducts multiple room checks in all patients’ rooms throughout the duration of shift as appropriate, and documents accordingly.
• Attends in-service programs designated by Program Director.
• Follows patient procedures designated by Program Director.
• Is current with all required trainings.

Qualifications: Qualifications Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:

21 years of age or older; One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Ability

• Timeliness and completeness of required documentation.
• Follows organization’s attendance and punctuality policies.
• Can work as a member of a team.
• Demonstrates knowledge of proper boundaries with patients
• Strong time management
• Compassion and understanding of patients’ needs and situations.