Recovery Specialist - Full-Time
APEX Recovery Rehab
- Columbia, TN
- $20.00-23.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Maintain reports in appropriate files and databases(s)
- Client rounds documentation on rounds sheet.
- Responsible for reading shift reports at the beginning of shift and completing their own shift report and essential tasks contained therein by conclusion of shift.
- Complete new admission intake procedures according to Company's policies on all new admissions (UA, belongings searches, and paperwork).
- Documentation of daily progress in client files.
- Observe and document clients taking medications in accordance to Company's policies.
- Observe and document client blood pressure and other vitals in accordance with Company and DHCS and The Joint Commission guidelines.
- Transportation of clients to appointments, meetings etc.
- Perform AOD counseling group sessions and document as needed
- Crisis Intervention.
- Filing, copying files, and other office duties as assigned.
- Assist, teach and/or supervise clients with general program activities.
- Maintain cleanliness and clean up as required.
- Record work hours on a daily basis in our timekeeping online program system.
- Completion of all duties and/or documentation per the Company's policies & procedures.
- One year of experience in a human services setting; strong professional references attesting to high degree of customer service, punctuality, and professionalism.
- Current Registered Alcohol/Drug Technician (RADT) or LADC
- Must be physically and mentally able to assist in an emergency situation.
- Special consideration is given to applicants with previous experience in behavioral health / substance use treatment.
- Computer literate and ability to communicate clearly, both in writing and verbally with clients, administration, the treatment team and family members
- Clean DMV record and/or meet criteria in accordance with Company insurance policy requirements.
- Associate or Bachelor Degree in Psychology, Sociology, or in Social Science preferred.
- Demonstrates interest and ability to work effectively with the community.
- Competent in working with individuals with diagnosis of chemical dependence.
- Demonstrates ability to use de-escalation techniques, including but not limited to: attentiveness to potential triggers/stressors and early indicators of distress.
- Ability to provide responses that rely on engagement and empathy.
- Ability to model composure through use of calm voice and neutral facial expressions; remaining self-aware of verbal and non-verbal communication.
- Demonstrates ability to adjust verbal and non-verbal communication, prompting for use of known coping skills; etc.
- CPR/First Aid
- Current Registered Alcohol/Drug Technician (RADT) or LADC
- Valid TN Driver's License