Recovery Aide - (Wareham - 7a-3p - 40 Hours)

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY:

The Recovery Aide is responsible for assisting patients in the behavioral health system to enhance their recovery and promote wellness. This position requires the ability to relate and communicate effectively with patients in a treatment setting. Experience, training, or education in the field of addiction and/or mental health is preferred. The Recovery Aide must have the ability to coordinate transportation services for patients and fulfill role accountabilities across both inpatient levels of care. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the admitting team with patient admissions, including checking in and storing valuables, assisting patient with activities of daily living, obtaining urine drug samples if necessary, and other related patient care functions.
• Maintain safety of the unit; perform thorough bag/luggage searches upon patient admission and regularly scheduled bed checks to ensure patient attendance.
• Participate in recovery-oriented socialization via informal interactions with patients, circulating in the program to monitor patient activity and ensuring adherence to the program’s residency guidelines.
• Where appropriate, transport patients to appointments related to their treatment plan including recovery homes, court proceedings, medical and entitlement visits, detox centers, referral locations, etc. 
• Monitor recreational activities and participate with other staff to coordinate these activities.
• Conduct recovery-oriented patient twelve-step discussion groups (shift appropriate only).
• Within clinical stabilization service (CSS), oversee patient self-administration of medication including tracking refills, documenting medication schedules (dosages and times) in medication log, and coordinating self-administration program with other shifts and consulting pharmacies (shift appropriate only).
• Document observations, activities, and participation in appropriate records including the patient record, shift logs, and in the preparation of incident reports, where applicable.
• Perform data entry of patient information into electronic medical record, including ESM where required. 
• Participate in required educational and in-service training programs including CPR and First Aid, overdose prevention, trauma-informed care, and de-escalation.
• Perform housekeeping and custodial tasks in accordance with Gosnold’s established standards of sanitation and safety.
• Maintain professional boundaries at all times, as outlined in Gosnold’s Personnel Policy and Ethics and Compliance Plan.
• Knowledge of and ability to promote recovery.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, Experience, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform the job.

• Education: High School Diploma or GED. 
• Experience:  Experience, training, and/or education in the field of addiction or mental health. Ability to cover multiple shifts, including weekends. One to Three (1-3) years of customer service experience. Experience with high-stress, fast-paced environment. Comfort speaking in front of larger groups. 

• Skills : Computer literate and knowledgeable about current office applications. Knowledge and understanding of sanitation, cleanliness, safety, and facility upkeep.
• Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:  Current CPR certification or be CPR certifiable.
• Preferred:  Valid MA Driver’s License with no restrictions. Experience with addiction and mental health. Experience with facilitation of groups.