What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recovery Specialist position at Beth Israel Lahey Health Behavioral Services?
Job Type: Regular
Time Type: Full time
Work Shift: Evening (United States of America)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
Job Description:
Benefits that start day 1!
Schedule: Full Time, 40 Hours, Tues-Sat. 2:45P-11:15P
The Danvers Treatment Center is a 41-bed detoxification program dedicated to helping men and women by providing 24 hour nursing care to monitor an individual’s withdrawal from alcohol and/or other drugs and alleviate symptoms. Clients are provided with the medical and emotional support that they need during the one of the most pivotal stages in the recovery process. Services include individual case management and group treatment services focused on assisting the client with accessing step-down levels of care. The Recovery Specialist position is a great opportunity for someone who seeks to be a positive presence in the lives of those who are struggling with addiction.
The Recovery Specialist’s Responsibilities Are:
Ensuring the safety and structure of the program milieu by monitoring client activities
Observes and supervises clients and unit; conducts 30 minute client well-being check
Conducts telephone admission screenings as well as other admissions duties
Searches client belongings on admission and at discharge, or as otherwise directed by supervisor
Completes all necessary checklists, shift documentation and record keeping in a timely manner in accordance with agency policies and procedures
Qualifications:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Experience working with substance use population is preferred
Valid MA Driver’s License in good standing preferred
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.
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