Recovery Assistant PRN " As Needed "

The Recovery Assistant is responsible for monitoring a specified group and/or population of patients, including facilitation of a safe and therapeutic environment. In addition, the Recovery Assistant assists clinical staff in meeting the patients' daily needs. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include some or all of the following depending on assigned area and shift: Assists in managing patient community as a therapeutic milieu, holding patients accountable for behavior consistent with community guidelines and recovery, consulting with clinical staff as needed; Assists with community groups, in-house and outside 12 step meetings, and 12 step discussion/study groups as assigned. Transports patients to 12 Step meetings and/or other therapeutic recreation activities as assigned, operating within the guidelines of the Fleet Management Safety Program, as well as monitoring patients for safety; Assists Activities Services staff members with recreation, art, music, and adventure based therapies as assigned; Utilizing Handle with Care, de-escalates potential and actual crisis situations as needed; Performs CPR and First Aid as needed; Participates in team meetings, treatment plan reviews, staff meetings, and quality management activities as assigned; Documents pertinent information into the electronic patient record. Recommends ways to improve the quality and delivery of services. Reacts productively to change. High school diploma or GED is required with Bachelor's degree preferred Valid Tennessee Driver's License preferred (may use company van to transport patients) Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft (Outlook, Word and Excel) Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to effectively speak, read and write in English. Ability to interact with patients and co-workers in a collaborative and courteous manner while providing guidance, instruction, and/or training. Reacts productively to change. Position is on a campus setting that involves walking outside to various buildings and everyday risks or discomforts requiring normal safety precautions. May perform CPR/First Aid as needed (being certified or eligible is required) Position is subject to varying shifts, including weekends as well as staying overnight for inclement weather as part of critical staffing, along with some travel to other off-site Cumberland Heights facilities/campus