Recovery Care Specialist

ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP•Columbiana, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Magnolia Creek treats women with eating disorders who also struggle with co-occurring disorders. Our evidence-based methods take a whole-person approach to achieve recovery. Magnolia Creek is peacefully situated on thirty-six wooded acres. The property has a private lake, walking trails, outdoor therapy areas, a firepit, and recovery garden. Our residents live in a comfortable, home-like environment where they feel safe and supported. The Recovery Care Specialist promotes clients’ involvement in the treatment program. Recovery Care Specialists assist clients in various clinical, nutritional and administrative activities as directed, to ensure optimal client outcome. Columbiana is commutable from Shelby, Calera, Chelsea, Montevallo, Alabaster, Pelham, and commute is against traffic from Birmingham area. What We Offer 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

Requirements

Position requires a 1 + years of related experience.
Position requires incumbent to have a valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Experience with eating disorders is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Manages the daily milieu at Magnolia Creek Treatment Center, assisting with program activities, observations, charting progress/improvement/decline, etc.
Consistently maintains the privacy and confidentiality requirements and regulations.
Becomes familiar with the histories and needs of clients and identifies cues and behaviors that may indicate a change in the client’s status.
Under the direction of the Lead Recovery Care Specialist, provides appropriate emotional support to clients.
Spends one on one time with clients during scheduled activities and leisure time.
Communicates pertinent patient information to the Clinical Director as well as to the treatment team, as appropriate.
Responsible for maintaining proper and timely documentation regarding client’s progress.
Alerts management and Therapists of client concerns or problems.
Day and evening shift Recovery Care Specialists are required to eat meals with the clients, providing role modeling healthy food and body image behaviors.
Observes client behavior during and after meals.
Assists in various nutritional activities including but not limited to, meal preparation, grocery shopping, meal outings, supervision of exercise and other activities assigned by the clinical staff and/or the Dietitian.
Demonstrates proper food safety and handling standards when preparing/serving meals to the clients.
Assist with housekeeping duties, including cleaning of facilities (i.e. taking out trash, loading and unloading dishwasher, laundry, running errands and other duties as assigned).
Assist with tours for clients, family members, students, visitors and interested parties as requested.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications related to Magnolia Creek Mission and population.