Addiction Recovery Specialist, Full time, Evenings
- Mansfield, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
One year of experience in substance abuse or as a patient care technician is required.
Alternatively, a high school diploma or equivalent with CNA certification is required.
Alternatively, an associate's degree in mental health or another healthcare-related field is required.One year of experience in substance abuse and/or addiction is preferred.BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required AndCPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training 30 Days Required And
AHAFA - American Heart Association First Aid Certification must be maintained 90 Days RequiredWhat You Will DoTherapeutic communication is key when interacting with patients, collaborating with the Wellness and Recovery care team, and working effectively with nursing staff, all while exemplifying active listening and non-verbal communication elements.Additional perks of being a Texas Health employeeDepending on status, benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan forgiveness as well as several other benefits. * Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
- Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
- A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.