Addiction Recovery Specialist, Full time, Days
About The Position
Addiction Recovery Specialist – Recovery and Wellness Bring your passion to Texas Health So We Are Better + Together! Work location: Addiction Recovery Center, 240 North Miller Road Mansfield, TX 76063 Work hours: Full time, Days; 0645-1915p, rotating weekends and holidays Department highlights: · Flexible schedules · Creative therapies providing personal expression and multidisciplinary treatment · A collaborative team approach Therapeutic communication is key when interacting with patients, collaborating with the Wellness and Recovery care team, and working effectively with nursing staff, all while exemplifying active listening and non-verbal communication elements. Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice. Strong Unit Based Council (UBC). A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth. If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together! Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One year of experience in substance abuse or as a patient care technician is required.
- Alternatively, a high school diploma or equivalent with CNA certification is required.
- Alternatively, an associate's degree in mental health or another healthcare-related field is required.
- BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required
- CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training 30 Days Required
- AHAFA - American Heart Association First Aid Certification must be maintained 90 Days Required
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience in substance abuse and/or addiction is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Therapeutic communication is key when interacting with patients, collaborating with the Wellness and Recovery care team, and working effectively with nursing staff, all while exemplifying active listening and non-verbal communication elements.
- Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
Benefits
- 401k
- PTO
- medical
- dental
- Paid Parental Leave
- flex spending
- tuition reimbursement
- student loan repayment programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
