Recovery Specialist - Full Time Evening Shift

Default Brand; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long & short term disability

Discounted auto/home and renters ins.

403b - Retirement

FSA & DSA

PMLA

Employee Assistance Program

Free meals at Select Programs

Unmatched Leave Time

Job summary

High Point in New Bedford, MA is seeking a Recovery Specialist for the Evening Shift. The role supports transitional services with a focus on safety, documentation in the EHR, and patient-centered care in a 40-hour weekly schedule Tuesday through Saturday.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, TB screening, CPR, and HIPAA familiarity. The position offers full-time hours, on-site work, and a comprehensive benefits package including insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Requires TB screening and CPR certification.
• Must complete confidentiality and HIPAA trainings.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and assist with transport.
• Experience working with diverse populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality and comply with 42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA.
• Monitor shift assignments and ensure safety on the unit.
• Record patient status in the EHR hourly or as required.
• Observe milieu and enforce therapeutic boundaries.
• Assist in room inspections and searches when directed.
• Participate in supervision and mandatory meetings.
• Perform duties assigned by supervisor and site leadership.

Skills

CPR Certification

Confidentiality training

Therapeutic Boundaries Training

Ability to communicate verbally and in

Basic Computer Skills

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Ability to care for diverse pop',

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Recovery Specialist - Full Time Evening Shift

Job Category: Support

Requisition Number: RECOV003932

• Posted : September 24, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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New Bedford, MA 02740, USA

Description

Recovery Specialist

Program/Location: Transitional Support Services (TSS) - New Bedford, MA
Education: High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
Pay Range: $21-$26/hr
Status: Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Tuesday - Saturday 3pm-11:30pm

About Us

Our Transitional Support Services Programs (TSS) offer co-ed services that bridges the gap between detox and step-down services to residential after-care.

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
• HPAOcrisisde-escalation program
• Confidentiality training (42 CFR, Part2 and 45 CFR parts 160 & 164 HIPAA)
• Therapeutic Boundaries Training
• Ability to care for diverse populations
• All Hazards Training
• Infection Control Training
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• BasicComputer Skills
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing

Recovery Specialist Duties and 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 allpatientsat all timesto ensure safety, entering findings of patient status into the EHR at a minimum of hourly
• Monitor the milieu including bathrooms and group room for safe,cleanand therapeutic environmentathourlyand/or as needed
• Understanding of emergency procedures and codesand remain calm in a crisis
• Maintain therapeutic boundaries by setting limits and enforcing rules in a respectful manner
• Perform roominspections per policyand 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 restocks upplies as needed.
• Attends Supervision with assigned supervisor twice monthly and/or as needed based on status or concernsand attend mandatory meetings
• Perform any otherduties asassigned by Recovery Specialist Supervisor, Nursing Staff, Nurse Manager, Program/Site Director, DON, COO.

Residential Services Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete urine drug screens and breathalyzers when indicated;
• Perform and observe medication self-administration;
• Conduct room and bag searches when indicated;
• Facilitate assigned groups and enter notes into EHR
• Transportation of residents, if applicable (policy and documentation must be complete);
• Process new patient admission including the EHR process, an inventory and documentation of clothing, electronic and valuables and other forms as directed
• Be familiar with BSAS regulation and adhere to the rights of patients as defined by DPH Patient Rights Standards (105 CMR 164.079)
• Assist in verbal de-escalation and patient centered behavioral interventions with residents and provide crisis intervention as appropriate
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long & short term disability
• Discounted auto/home and renters insurance
• 403b - Retirement
• FSA & DSA
• PMLA
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free & Discounted Courses 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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