Recovery Support Specialist: Group Therapy & Crisis Care

Fcc Behavioral Health; Kennett (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

FCC Behavioral Health in Kennett, MO is seeking a Recovery Support Aide to facilitate and deliver treatment services according to the program schedule. The RSA will help create a therapeutic environment that is productive, meaningful, and appropriate for clients in the care setting.

The role includes supervising group activities, monitoring clients, coordinating crisis intervention as needed, and ensuring compliance with agency standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Missouri driver’s license

Clinical privileges

High school diploma

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

FCC Behavioral Health in Kennett, MO is seeking a Recovery Support Aide to facilitate and deliver treatment services according to the program schedule. The RSA will help create a therapeutic environment that is productive, meaningful, and appropriate for clients in the care setting.

The role includes supervising group activities, monitoring clients, coordinating crisis intervention as needed, and ensuring compliance with agency standards.