Recovery Advocate

Job Description

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Delivers appropriate indirect and selected direct patient care at a competent level as directed by a program manager and/or director within the scope of approved Recovery Coach skills inventory according to the needs/age of the patient/population served.

1. Collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to plan, expedite and promote quality patient care; employs critical thinking skills when identifying and responding to patient needs.

1. Collects urine drug screens on all admissions and random UDS on all level of care patients, as appropriate.

1. Attends facility/community meetings and groups, conducts or oversees program orientation, searches belongings, collects unauthorized items to be placed in a secured area; conducts patient rounds and perimeter checks every four hours to ensure the safety of all patients.

1. Monitors patients’ whereabouts and documents any?significant?patient issues within the daily shift notes in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner. Immediately notifies appropriate operations/clinical staff by end of shift using?preferred?method of communication.

1. Ensures safe care to patients adhering to policies, procedures, and standards of care, fostering a culture of patient safety.

1. Facilitates 12-Step and like skills lectures and group discussions and directly monitors and mentors the patients and their progress as needed.

1. Participates in the intake and discharge process of patients.

1. Promotes individual professional growth/development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education/skills competency; supports department goals which contribute to the success of the organization.

1. Performs basic housekeeping duties during course of shift, including but not limited to, cleaning rooms and bathrooms (toilets, sinks, showers), cleaning dirty utility rooms, etc.

1. Performs other duties and tasks as required.

1. When required to transport patients:

• Prior to transporting patients, ensure that there are no alert signals active (i.e., check engine light, TMPS system, etc.) and that tires are properly inflated in accordance with manufacturer standards.

• Accompany and transport patients as assigned.

• Arrives promptly and ensures patients prompt arrival for appointment.

• Follows vehicle operation rules.

• Practices defensive driving techniques

• Be able to verbalize protocol for transportation safety and for management of out-of-control behaviors.

• Reports to Recovery Coach Supervisor concerns and/or issues related to patients transportation.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education, Training, and Experience Required:

• High School diploma or equilvencyequivalency work experience preferably in the field of chemical dependency and/or behavioral health.

• Preferred experience Recovery Coach, Recovery Advocate, Direct Care Staff or Mental Health Technician, preferably in the field of chemical dependency and/or behavioral health.

• To transport patients: Must possess a valid, Class C driver’s license and have a clear driving record.

• Beneficial that candidate has military background, but not required.