Recovery Technician - Full-Time Days

Northpoint Recovery; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized Health Insurance

Employer-Paid Basic Life Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Job summary

A behavioral healthcare provider in Loveland, Colorado is seeking a full-time Recovery Technician. This role involves ensuring patient safety and well-being while collaborating with a treatment team. Responsibilities include monitoring patient behavior, maintaining routines, and supporting patient activities. Ideal candidates should have relevant experience and strong communication skills. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• 1+ year of relevant work experience.
• Ability to hold strong personal boundaries and build rapport with patients.

Responsibilities

• Attend to the safety and wellbeing of patients.
• Work with a multidisciplinary treatment team for patient care.
• Complete and maintain daily paperwork accurately and timely.

Skills

Strong English usage

Interpersonal relationships

Communication skills

De-escalation techniques

Organizational abilities

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Recovery Technician - Full-Time Days role at Northpoint Recovery.

Job Title: Recovery Technician - Full-Time Days
Reports To: Recovery Technician Supervisor
Location: Northpoint Colorado (Adult inpatient in Loveland)
Schedule: 6am-6pm, 3 days/week
Compensation: $18-22/hour

Northpoint Recovery Holdings, LLC began in 2009 as Ashwood Outpatient and officially launched the Northpoint platform in 2015. Northpoint is a leading behavioral healthcare provider offering evidence-based treatment for adults with substance use and co-occurring disorders through the Northpoint Recovery brand, and mental health treatment for adolescents through Imagine by Northpoint. We’re guided by core values of humility, heart, inspiration, and conviction. Our mission is saving lives and restoring relationships by helping people get their lives back, and treating every individual with empathy and respect.

Position Summary

As a member of the Northpoint team, the Recovery Technician is responsible for attending to the safety and wellbeing of patients, and working with a multidisciplinary treatment team in accordance with policy and procedure, to provide the best possible patient care. This position supports the structure of the milieu through appropriate resource allocation and supervision of patients. The Recovery Technician works in a variety of settings throughout the week, including onsite at the facility and other community activities.

Responsibilities

• Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors, and communicate significant observations to clinical staff
• Follow reporting and communication guidelines when interacting with staff and patients
• Complete and maintain daily paperwork, logs, and forms accurately and timely
• Maintain daily schedules and structure, including transport, meals, and transition times
• Provide patient observation rounds and monitor activities and behaviors during scheduled shifts
• Promote recreational outings and activities, encouraging pro-social and coping skills
• Ensure the wellbeing of patients and maintain a positive, supportive, and structured environment; respond to patient needs to improve outcomes
• Maintain facility cleanliness and upkeep under leadership direction
• Assist patients with needs and collaborate with onsite clinical and medical staff as necessary
• Facilitate and assist with activity and education group sessions; document promptly and accurately
• Oversee safe and efficient transport of patients to and from facilities
• Assist in orientation of new admissions
• Use therapeutic communication skills and maintain professional boundaries with patients and families
• Be a role model for patients and foster a positive culture with staff
• Assist with treatment planning and discharge planning
• Document information regarding client care and behavior as required by policies and procedures
• Utilize de-escalation skills to maintain safety for all individuals
• Assist counseling and administrative staff in responding to emergency situations
• Maintain confidentiality per policies and standards of care
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age
• 1+ year of relevant work experience
• Strong English usage, interpersonal relationships, and communication skills
• Ability to implement and interpret department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures
• Ability to hold strong personal boundaries and build rapport with patients
• Knowledge of surrounding geographic area for effective routing
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and balance competing demands
• Proficiency in all competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

• De-escalation techniques
• Excellent organizational abilities
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Client service oriented (internal and external)
• Creative and persistent problem-solving
• Ability to handle confidential material reliably
• Ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Strong interpersonal skills for sensitive situations
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with PC and Microsoft Office Suite

Full-Time Benefits include

• Subsidized Health Insurance Coverage for Employee, Spouse, & Dependent(s)
• 100% Employer-Paid Basic Life Insurance (up to 1x annual salary, up to $100,000)
• 100% Employer-Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, Supplemental Life & AD&D, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Pre-tax Savings Accounts for eligible medical and dependent care expenses
• Generous Paid Time Off and 10 paid holidays annually
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive. It reflects principal job elements essential for fair pay decisions. Employees with potential access to protected health information must comply with HIPAA procedures. Northpoint is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an At-Will employer. Employment may be terminated at any time with or without notice.