Recovery Specialist (Women's Program)

Veterans Inc; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Employer Paid Short/Long-Term Disabi­l

403B Retirement Match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Veterans Inc. is seeking motivated staff for licensed Substance Abuse Treatment programs serving veterans and the community. The role collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to guide and support patients in alignment with program schedules and policies.

Base pay starts at $20.00/hour with $2 shift differential for 2nd/3rd shifts and an additional $2 for weekends. We offer comprehensive benefits for full-time employees, including health/dental/vision insurance, disability and life insurance,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associates degree or LADCII/LADC Assistant preferred.
• 2+ years experience in substance abuse treatment and mental health disorders.
• Yoga instruction, art therapy, or meditation training preferred.
• MAP, Narcan, or CPI training and certifications preferred.
• Must pass CORI/background check and drug test.
• COVID-19 vaccination policy compliance with possible exemptions.

Responsibilities

• Develop substance abuse treatment goals with patient and treatment team.
• Provide support, resources, education, and referrals.
• Oversee client activities to ensure program and policy conformance.
• Facilitate psychoeducational groups and activities.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Attend meetings and maintain audit-ready patient records.
• Complete assigned program duties as required.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree / LADCII / LADC Assistant preferred

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!

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!

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:

Comprehensive Benefits Package for Full Time employees includes:

• 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 of up to $2000 per year after a year of service
• Paid Parental Leave

For more information, or to apply now; visit our website. Please do not mail, email, or fax your cover letter/resume as we are limited to only accepting completed applications through our career page. Mailed, emailed, or faxed cover letter, resume, and applications will not be reviewed.

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].

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Agencies are requested not to contact Veterans Inc. with recruiting inquiries.