Recovery Support Specialist

RCA - Recovery Centers of America Management Company; Waldorf (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Recovery Centers of America is seeking a Recovery Support Specialist in Maryland to help people on their recovery journey. You will support patients with daily activities, assist in educational and recreational engagement, and accompany patients to examinations and treatments under clinical supervision.

The role emphasizes patient safety, therapeutic interaction, and collaboration with nursing and medical staff to deliver individualized care. A fulfilling opportunity to make a difference daily.

Responsibilities

• Monitors patient activities, conducts security checks, and documents rounds and shift reports.
• Participates in direct patient care to ensure safety and therapeutic interaction.
• Assists with patients' daily schedules.
• Assists with de

Job description

"I joined RCA in 2017 as a Recovery Support Specialist (RSS) and it was one of the most rewarding journeys of my life -- being of service to those struggling with the same disease I battled for about 10 years. I encourage anyone interested to embark on this wonderful journey and join the war on addiction with RCA!" -- Noel L., RSS Supervisor

In 2013, Recovery Centers of America (RCA) announced a goal: Save one million lives from the disease of addiction. We're working fast and hard to fulfill that promise, with over 11 facilities that offer evidence-based inpatient, outpatient, and medication-assisted treatment 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

We know one size doesn't fit all when it comes to addiction treatment; that's why we tailor our treatment for each patient and offer specialized programs for patients with trauma and multiple recurrences, as well as programs for older adults, first responders, and more.

We believe in the power of local treatment, because families are a huge part of the treatment and recovery process at RCA. Our family program rebuilds, restores, or strengthens family relationships.

Our curriculum, resources, and evidence-based care were created to help patients not just achieve recovery, but maintain it for life. All our services and treatment are delivered by clinical expertise - that's where you come in.

As a Recovery Support Specialist, you'll be a part of our exciting mission of helping millions of people jumpstart their recovery. Your passion for fighting back against the disease of addiction will aid in patient recovery, as you support and implement effective techniques while making a difference in the lives of patients, their families, and communities.

If you're looking for a fulfilling, life-changing job, Recovery Centers of America is the right place for you. And you're the right candidate for us!

Position Overview

The Recovery Support Specialist assists patients with substance abuse and mental health disorders, working under direction of clinical, nursing and medical staff. This includes assisting patients with daily schedules, leading patients in educational and recreational activities, and accompanying patients to and from examinations and treatments. Supports the delivery of individual client care.

Specific Responsibilities

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Monitors patient activities, provides security checks throughout shift, completes documentation to include, but not limited to, rounds sheets and End of Shift reports; records patient behavior.
• Participates in direct patient care including ensuring patient safety and interacting therapeutically.
• Assists in the activities of patients' daily schedule.
• Assists with de