Recovery Care Specialist

Recovery Care SpecialistJoin the Aster Springs team! We are looking for a PT 1st Shift (6a-2:30p) Recovery Care Specialist to join our dedicated team of eating disorder professionals!Founded as part of the Odyssey Eating Disorder Network. Aster Springs is unique in our ability to work with our clinicians, leaders, and experts nationally to ensure the care provided at Aster Springs is evidence-based and industry leading within our state-of-the-art facility. Our Aster Springs Nashville location provides residential and outpatient eating disorder treatment in a safe and serene environment to heal. Located just minutes away from downtown Music City, our multidisciplinary treatment team provides tailored treatment plans designed to meet the unique needs of each client.What We Offer:Collaborative environment dedicated to clinical excellenceMultiple Career Development Pathways100% Company Paid EAP Emotional Well-Being Support401K with Company MatchGenerous Team Member Referral ProgramHow You'll Make a Difference:Recovery Care Specialists work directly with clients throughout the day/night to provide emotional support, encouragement, empathy, and care. The RCS eat with clients, attend group with clients, process events/emotions with clients, and provide general structure to help clients refrain from eating disorder thoughts and behaviors.Essential Responsibilities:Correctly facilitate necessary shift communication with supervisorParticipate in on-call rotation for RCS positionAttend/incorporate training of de-escalation, grounding, processing, flashbacks, and other eating disorder associated issues into job performance.Work with RCS/Treatment team to present one clear decision/voice/standard to clientsAble to recognize need of client to process/have ability and openness to engage/know limitations of ability to process at present timeAppropriately communicate information/concerns from processing to therapist/treatment teamUsing empathy, sensitivity, and being genuine during processing timesBeing physically available for clients to approach youBuild rapport/trusting relationship with clients while maintaining professional boundariesAble to follow emergency intervention for self-harmFollow house rules/set exampleEncourage/direct clients to attend/participate in daily programmingComplete weekly affirmations for clientsBe alert/aware during extended periods of down-time (clients sleeping, working on projects, etc.)Attend/participate in groups while on shiftDrive clients to appointments/outings/meeting in company vehiclesEat/incorporate mealtime training with clients during meals/snacksEncourage clients during meals/snacks using behavioral intervention as neededWork 2-3 major and minor holidays each yearComplete understanding of activity/band levels and associated client rules/expectationsGeneral understanding of Nutritional philosophy, Body image issues, and typical ED behaviorsDocument meal/snack/beverage completionComplete time sheets daily/sign weeklyQualificationsWhat We're Seeking:Bachelors degree (mental health/social work field preferred)Active First Aid/CPR/AED certification (American Red Cross/American Heart Association)Documented proof of MMR and HEP B vaccinationsValid Drivers LicenseSuccessful completion of Criminal Background Check through DBHDS, Background Investigation Unit, and VDSS Registry Searches.Aster Springs Treatment Center provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Aster Springs reserves the rights to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the organization desires. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains "At-Will."ISJP123