Recovery Specialist - Full Time Evening Shift

About the role

High Point & Affiliated Organizations is a health and human service agency committed to treating and preventing substance use disorders and mental illness. We offer a range of programs including inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community-based services, and support for survivors of abuse and violence, as well as families experiencing homelessness.

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 the EHR at a minimum of hourly
• Maintain the milieu including bathrooms and group room for safe, clean and therapeutic environment at hourly and/or as needed
• Understand and remain calm in emergency procedures and codes during a crisis
• Maintain therapeutic boundaries by setting limits and enforcing rules in a respectful manner
• 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, COO

Residential Services Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• 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)
• Aid in verbal de-escalation and patient centered behavioral interventions with residents and provide crisis intervention as appropriate

Qualifications

• TB Screening
• CPR Certification
• HPAO crisis de-escalation program
• Confidentiality training (42 CFR, Part2 and 45 CFR parts 160 & 164 HIPAA)
• THERAPEUTIC BOUNDARIES TRAINING
• Incident Report Training
• All Hazards Training
• Infection Control Training
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Basic Computer Skills
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing

Skills

• Ability to care for diverse populations
• Therapeutic Boundaries Training
• Incident Report Training
• All Hazards Training
• Infection Control Training
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Basic Computer Skills
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long & short term disability
• Discounted auto/home and renters insurance
• 403b - Retirement
• FSA & DSAP
• MLA
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bonuses & Referral
• Free & Discounted Courses to become a Licensed Counselor or Recovery Coach
• Company Paid CEU Trainings w/ Education Days to Complete CEU's
• Free meals at Select Programs (when available)
• Unmatched Leave Time (FT employees can earn up to 3 weeks in first year)