Recovery Care Specialist (Behavioral Health Technician)

ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

Join the Aster Springs team! We are looking for a Part Time 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.

Requirements

• 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 vaccinations
• Valid Driver’s License
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, working knowledge of CRM preferred
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion
• Excellent time management skills
• High level of customer service and follow through
• Excellent verbal communication
• Strong problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Correctly facilitate necessary shift communication with supervisor
• Participate in on-call rotation for RCS position
• Attend/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 clients
• Able to recognize need of client to process/have ability and openness to engage/know limitations of ability to process at present time
• Appropriately communicate information/concerns from processing to therapist/treatment team
• Using empathy, sensitivity, and being genuine during processing times
• Being physically available for clients to approach you
• Build rapport/trusting relationship with clients while maintaining professional boundaries
• Able to follow emergency intervention for self-harm
• Follow house rules/set example
• Encourage/direct clients to attend/participate in daily programming
• Complete weekly affirmations for clients
• Be alert/aware during extended periods of down-time (clients sleeping, working on projects, etc.)
• Attend/participate in groups while on shift
• Drive clients to appointments/outings/meeting in company vehicles
• Eat/incorporate mealtime training with clients during meals/snacks
• Encourage clients during meals/snacks using behavioral intervention as needed
• Work 2-3 major and minor holidays each year
• Complete understanding of activity/band levels and associated client rules/expectations
• General understanding of Nutritional philosophy, Body image issues, and typical ED behaviors
• Document meal/snack/beverage completion
• Complete time sheets daily/sign weekly

Benefits

• Collaborative environment dedicated to clinical excellence
• Multiple Career Development Pathways
• Company Supported Continuing Education & Certification
• PPO & HDHP Health Plan Options
• Flexible Dental & Vision Plan Options
• 100% Company Paid EAP Emotional Well-Being Support
• 100% Company Paid Critical Illness (with health enrollment plan)
• 100% Company Paid Life & ADD
• 401K with Company Match
• Company-Sponsored HSA, FSA, & DSA Tax Savings Accounts
• Generous Team Member Referral Program
• Parental Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees