Recovery Technician - Full-Time Nights

Northpoint Recovery Holdings • Meridian, ID

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Recovery Technician attends to patient safety and wellbeing and works with a multidisciplinary treatment team to provide care in accordance with company policies and procedures for unlicensed staff. The role supports programming and care plans by delivering direct and indirect patient care, maintaining the structure of the milieu, and appropriately allocating resources and supervising patients. Work takes place at the facility and during community activities. The position is based at Northpoint Idaho, an adult inpatient facility in Meridian, Idaho, and is scheduled Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Compensation is $18–$21 per hour plus shift differential.

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 for effective and efficient routing.
• Ability to organize and prioritize competing priorities and balance work demands.
• Must perform proficiently in 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, daily logs, and forms accurately and on time.
• Maintain daily schedules and structure, including transportation, meals, and transitions outside normal programming hours.
• Work as a member of the treatment team, conduct patient observation rounds, and monitor patient activities and behaviors throughout 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.
• Facilitate or assist with selected activity and education group sessions, documenting 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 help create a positive culture among staff.
• 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 support personal and client safety.
• Assist counseling and administrative staff in responding to emergencies.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with company policies, procedures, and standards of care, including applicable HIPAA requirements.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures and perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Subsidized health insurance coverage for the employee, spouse, and dependents.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance equal to 1x annual salary, up to $100,000.
• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program.
• Voluntary dental, vision, short-term disability, supplemental life and AD&D, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Pre-tax savings accounts for allowable medical and dependent care expenses.
• Paid time off plan.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed