Per Diem Recovery Specialist

About the role

SEMCOA's Harmony House in New Bedford is seeking a Recovery Specialist to join our team. This position offers per diem shifts from 7am - 3:30pm or 3pm - 11:30pm.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $19 - $24 per hour (education & experience dependent)

Requirements

• TB Screening
• CPR Certification
• HPCA O Crisis De-escalation Program
• Confidentiality training (42 CFR, Part 2 and 45 CFR Parts 160 & 164 HIPAA)
• Therapeutic Boundaries Training
• Ability to care for diverse populations
• Incident Report Training
• All Hazards Training
• Infection Control Training
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Basic Computer Skills
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing

Duties & Responsibilities

• Compliance with Federal Regulations regarding 42 CFR Part 2; Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder and HIPAA Regulations
• Reviews and adheres to posted shift assignment at the start of shift
• Observation and accounting of all patients at all times to ensure safety, entering findings of patient status into EHR at a minimum of hourly
• Maintain the milieu including bathrooms and group rooms for safe, clean, and therapeutic environment at hourly and/or as needed
• Understand emergency procedures and codes and remain calm in a crisis
• Perform room inspections per policy and bag searches when directed
• Ensure the unit is neat and clean, performing end of shift duties to maintain a therapeutic environment for patients and staff, and restock supplies as needed
• Attend Supervision with assigned supervisor twice monthly and/or as needed based on status or concerns and attend mandatory meetings
• Perform any other duties as assigned by Recovery Specialist Supervisor, Nursing Staff, Nurse Manager, Program/Site Director, DON, or COO

Residential Services Specific

• Complete urine drug screens and breathalyzers when indicated
• Perform and observe medication self-administration
• Conduct room and bag searches when indicated
• Facilitate assigned groups and enter notes into EHR
• Transportation of residents, if applicable (policy and documentation must be complete)
• Process new patient admission including the EHR process, an inventory and documentation of clothing, electronic and valuables and other forms as directed
• Be familiar with BSAS regulation and adhere to the rights of patients as defined by DPH Patient Rights Standards (105 CMR 164.079)
• Absorb and provide crisis intervention as appropriate

Qualifications

• A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent GED, preferred
• One year of experience in substance use/behavioral health field is preferred but not required