Recovery Technician - Full-Time Nights

Northpoint Recovery Holdings, LLC • Edmonds, WA

1d • $22 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Recovery Technician attends to patients’ safety and wellbeing and works with a multidisciplinary treatment team to provide patient care in accordance with Northpoint policies and procedures for unlicensed staff. The role supports implementation of programming and care plans through direct and indirect patient care, appropriate resource allocation, and supervision of patients in the milieu. Work takes place at the facility and during community activities. The position is based at Northpoint Washington, an adult inpatient facility in Edmonds, Washington, and is scheduled Monday through Wednesday nights, 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. This is a temporary position with an opportunity to convert to direct hire.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• At least 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge and skills in English usage, interpersonal relationships, and excellent communication.
• Ability to implement and interpret department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strong personal boundaries and build rapport with patients.
• Knowledge of the surrounding geographic area to support effective and efficient routing.
• Ability to organize and prioritize competing priorities and balance work demands.
• Proficiency in required competency areas, including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of de-escalation techniques.
• Excellent organizational abilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Client-service orientation for internal and external clients.
• Creative and persistent problem-solving ability.
• Ability to handle confidential material reliably.
• Ability to interact and communicate with individuals at all organizational levels.
• Strong interpersonal skills for handling sensitive situations and confidential information.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with a PC and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Interact routinely with patients, observe their behavior, and communicate significant observations to clinical staff.
• Follow reporting and communication guidelines when interacting with staff and patients.
• Complete paperwork, including daily logs and forms, accurately and on time.
• Maintain daily schedules and structure around transportation, meals, transitions, and activities outside normal programming hours.
• Participate as a member of the treatment team, conduct patient observation rounds, and consistently monitor patient activities and behaviors during the shift.
• Attend and promote recreational outings and activities, encouraging pro-social behavior and coping skills.
• Support patient wellbeing and provide a positive, supportive, and structured environment; respond proactively to patient needs.
• Maintain facility cleanliness and upkeep under leadership direction.
• Assist patients with their needs and collaborate with onsite clinical and medical staff as necessary.
• Facilitate or assist with selected activity and education groups, and document them accurately and promptly.
• Oversee safe and efficient transportation of patients to and from facilities.
• Assist with orientation of new admissions.
• Use therapeutic communication and maintain professional boundaries with patients and their families.
• Model a professional attitude, language, and communication, and contribute to a positive staff culture.
• Assist with treatment planning and discharge planning.
• Document client care and behavior as required by established policies and procedures.
• Use de-escalation skills with volatile clients to maintain safety for patients, staff, and others.
• Assist counseling and administrative staff in responding to emergencies.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Adhere to all Company policies and procedures.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed