Recovery Technician: Evening/Night Shift

Samaritan Recovery Community Inc; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Recovery Community Inc. in Nashville, TN, a nonprofit substance abuse treatment provider, seeks a Recovery Technician for full-time evening/night shifts (4:00 pm – 12:00 am or 12:00 am – 8:00 am). A High School Diploma or GED is required; an Associate degree or some college is preferred.

You will support clients, document behaviors, conduct urine screens, and assist with or conduct emergency drills as needed. First Aid/CPR certification is provided by Samaritan.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or some college preferred.
• Knowledge of 12-step recovery philosophy a plus.
• Knowledge of substance abuse/addiction issues or related work experience preferred.
• Ability to establish and maintain therapeutic boundaries.
• First Aid and CPR certification to be obtained (provided by Samaritan).

Responsibilities

• Act as a helpful listener to clients and notify on-call supervisor when intervention is needed.
• Intervene using de-escalation techniques during emergencies per agency policy.
• Communicate with staff to report information after business hours.
• Document observed and reported client behaviors and interactions.
• Follow crisis response plan in medical or psychiatric emergencies under supervision.
• Conduct urine screens as directed.
• Engage clients in recovery activities.
• Screen and monitor visitors to the agency.
• Report facility maintenance concerns.
• Check client rooms and details.
• Make status rounds every hour and document.
• Assist with or conduct emergency drills and document accordingly.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Active listening

De-escalation

Communication

Documentation

Crisis response

Urine screening

Client engagement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or some college

Tools

First Aid and CPR certification

Job description

Samaritan Recovery Community Inc. in Nashville, TN, a nonprofit substance abuse treatment provider, seeks a Recovery Technician for full-time evening/night shifts (4:00 pm – 12:00 am or 12:00 am – 8:00 am). A High School Diploma or GED is required; an Associate degree or some college is preferred.

You will support clients, document behaviors, conduct urine screens, and assist with or conduct emergency drills as needed. First Aid/CPR certification is provided by Samaritan.