Recovery Support Aide

FCC Behavioral Health; West Plains (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

FCC Behavioral Health in West Plains, MO is seeking a Recovery Support Aide to facilitate and deliver treatment services according to the established program schedule. The role focuses on creating a therapeutic, meaningful environment for clients.

Duties include supervising groups, monitoring client well‑being and medication administration when required, coordinating crisis interventions, and upholding agency policies and CARF/DMH standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Strong interpersonal social skills; able to remain calm in emotionally charged settings
• Missouri Class E Chauffeur’s Driver’s License required
• Meet minimum requirements to be clinically privileged by FCC Behavioral Health

Responsibilities

• Monitor and facilitate group activities according to program schedules using a group facilitating format and materials.
• Provide continuous supervision of clients to ensure compliance and report any physical and/or emotional changes to staff; coordinate crisis intervention services as needed.
• Monitor vital signs, urine analysis, self-administration of medication and search of clients as required; some sites may require medication administration.
• Serve as a positive role model through professional appearance, therapeutic communication and respect for self and others.
• Assist in identifying and assessing strengths and needs of clients.
• Assist in transporting clients to activities as needed.
• Maintain facilities and storage areas for cleanliness and equipment.
• Adhere to evidence-based practice models and agency policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Driver's license

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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Recovery Support Aide

Full Time West Plains Turning Leaf, West Plains, MO, US

Job Purpose

Recovery Support Aides’ (RSA) are responsible for the facilitation and delivery of treatment services accordingly to an established schedule of structured program activities. RSAs shall ensure a therapeutic environment which is productive, meaningful, and is provided in a manner that is appropriate for the clients with the treatment setting.

Qualifications

• Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Must have strong interpersonal social skills; able to remain calm in emotionally charged settings
• Possess, or ability to possess, a Missouri Class "E" Chauffeur’s Driver’s License
• Meet the minimum requirements to be clinically privileged by FCC Behavioral Health

Core Job Duties

• Monitor and facilitate group activities (educational and recreational) according to program schedules using a group facilitating format and group material that engages the client.
• Provide continuous supervision of clients to ensure compliance and report any physical and/or emotional changes to the proper staff members. Coordinate crisis intervention services, as needed.
• Monitor vital signs, urine analysis, self-administration of medication and search of clients as required. Some sites require medication administration.
• Serve as a positive role model through professional appearance, therapeutic communication and respect for self and others.
• Assist in identifying and assessing strengths and needs of clients.
• Assist in the transportation of clients to and from scheduled activities, as needed.
• Monitor and maintain facilities and storage areas for cleanliness and the working condition of equipment. Cleans, adjusts, and moves items to proper areas.
• Adherence to all applicable evidence-based practice models.
• Orally communicate information effectively and accurately.
• Assure program operates within the constraints of the agency’s certification (CARF, DMH/ASAM) standards and strategic plan related to clinical care.
• Abide by program and agency policies and procedures.
• Other job duties and special projects as assigned.