Recovery Support Specialist - Full Time Days

Wellbridge Addiction Treatment and Research • Calverton, NY

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About The Position

Wellbridge is committed to creating an environment where those struggling with substance use disorders can find hope, healing, and a path toward recovery. We believe in prioritizing patient-centered care, ensuring that each person who walks through our doors receives the utmost compassion and support on their journey to wellness. We invite you to explore a career with Wellbridge and are proud to offer comprehensive and affordable benefits including lifestyle perks such as free cafeteria service and an on-site gym/wellness center! The Recovery Support Specialist will assist in delivering care throughout Wellbridge and are responsible for providing support for the day-to-day in-patient clinical and nursing needs. This role carries out the Wellbridge vision, promotes service standards and creates a patient-focused caring environment while addressing and meeting the individual needs of all patients. The specialist fosters an environment of collaboration and respect with providers, nurses, therapists, counselors, and other healthcare team members.

Requirements

• Four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent.
• General knowledge of substance uses and/or mental health disorders.
• BLS within 60 days of hire.
• Demonstrated communication, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills.
• Current NYS driver’s license and clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Current BLS certification.
• Certified Recovery Peer Advocate, CRPA.
• Completion of a Nurse Assistant Program or 1st year nursing program completion.
• Familiarity with all relevant healthcare standards: OASAS, ASAM.
• Knowledge of Self-Help Programs, Mutual Support groups Programs, and 12-step programs.
• Completion of a mental health, social health care or nursing assistant program.
• Specific experience with substance use disorders.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to patients in all programs level of care.
• Conduct belongings and room searches.
• Provide unit orientation and overview of programs rules and regulations.
• Facilitate therapeutic groups to address topics relevant to substance use disorders and recovery.
• Facilitate and support patients with transportation to off-premises events and escort patients to off-site appointments.
• Respond and implement crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques when necessary.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated and effective care.
• Provide non-clinical counseling and emotional support to patients.
• Timely medical record documentation of interventions, progress, and incidents.
• Monitor medical supply PAR levels and replenish stock.
• Implement mitigation strategies and routinely reassess.
• Participate in regular clinical team meetings.
• Make recommendations for growth and development.
• Support a culture of high quality of care.
• Model the Wellbridge philosophy of patient-centeredness, empowerment, and cultural proficiency.
• Recognize the need for patient care to be delivered in a culturally sensitive manner.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and affordable benefits including lifestyle perks such as free cafeteria service and an on-site gym/wellness center.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees