About this opportunity
High Point & SEMCOA lists this Recovery Specialist opportunity in hyannis, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Program/Location: High Point Inpatient Campus - Hyannis, MA
Education: High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
Pay range: $22-27/hr (depending on education and experience)
Status: Full Time, Part Time, or Per Diem
Shift: All Shifts
About Us
High Point & Affiliated Organizations (HPAO) is a health and human service agency whose mission is to treat and prevent substance use disorders and mental illness. High Point has programs located throughout southeastern Massachusetts, offering a full continuum of care for substance use and mental health treatment, including inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community-based services. Programs and services also assist survivors of abuse, violence, and families experiencing homelessness. High Point believes that everyone has inherent goodness, worth, and dignity. Our goal is to help individuals and families achieve personal change and improve their quality of life.
Recovery Specialist Requirements
TB Screening
CPR Certification
HPAO crisis de-escalation program
Confidentiality training (42 CFR, Part2 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
Recovery Specialist Duties and 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
Monitor the milieu including bathrooms and group room for safe, clean and therapeutic environment at hourly and/or as needed
Understanding of emergency procedures and codes and remain calm in 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
Attends Supervision with assigned supervisor twice monthly and/or as needed based on status or concerns and attend mandatory meetings
Substance Use Disorder Training (including Nicotine Addiction)
Perform under the delegation authority of the RN / LPN working on the shift assigned
Complete admission consents and releases within the EHR
Complete patient observation checks monitoring per practitioner/nurse order timely and accurately on the iPad (paper when iPad unavailable)
Print daily census in preparation for next shift
Attends and participates in change of shift report with nursing staff at the beginning and end of each shift
Observation and reporting to the nurse signs of withdrawal and/or medical and behavioral changes
Monitor supplies necessary for showering and personal care to maintain individual hygiene/safety
Utilize Walkie-Talkies as campus responders and perform radio checks hourly and when escorting patient off the unit
Process new patient admission including the EHR process, an inventory and documentation of clothing, electronic and valuables
Be familiar with and adhere to the rights of patients as defined by DPH Patient Rights Standards (105 CMR 164.079)-BSAS licensed programs
Be familiar with and adhere to the rights of the patients as defined by DMH Patient Rights Standards (104 CMR 28.11)- DMH licensed programs
Monitor milieu as directed by the nurse during Medication Administration (ATS/ACCS)
Complete medication Monitoring Training (within 90 days of hire or as appropriate) and perform Medication Monitoring during Observed Self-Administration (on CSS/TSS units) after successful completion of training
Escorting patients to meal, groups, medical appointments within the facility and outdoor break
Reports off to nurse when leaving the unit for any reason
Facilitate assigned groups and enter notes into EHR
Transportation of residents, if applicable (policy and documentation must be complete)
Engage in verbal de-escalation and patient centered behavioral interventions in treatment
Facilitation of activity-based group activities and milieu engagement per daily scheduled as assigned
Perform any other duties as assigned by Recovery Specialist Supervisor, Nursing Staff, Nurse Manager, Program/Site Director, DON, COO.
Recovery Specialist 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.
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Long & Short-Term Disability
Discounted Auto/Home and Renters Insurance
403b - Retirement
FSA & DCA
PFML
Employee Assistance Program
Bonuses & Referral
Free courses offered to become a Licensed Counselor or Recovery Coach
Company Paid CEU Trainings w/ Education Days to Complete CEU's
Free Meals at Select Programs (Based on availability)
Unmatched Leave Time (FT employees can earn up to 3 weeks in first year)
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Worksite address
hyannis, MA, 02601, US
Who can apply
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