Recovery Technician - Part-Time Nights

Northpoint Recovery Holdings, LLC•Edmonds, WA

6d•$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 the implementation of programming and care plans through direct and indirect patient care, appropriate resource allocation, and patient supervision to maintain the structure of the milieu. Work takes place at the facility and during community activities. This is a part-time night position at Northpoint Washington, an adult inpatient facility in Edmonds, Washington. The schedule is Wednesday and Thursday nights, 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Compensation is $22–$24.50 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 to support effective and efficient routing.
Ability to organize and prioritize competing priorities and balance work demands.
Proficiency 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 both 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 levels of the organization.
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 behaviors, 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, including transportation, meals, and transitions outside normal programming hours.
Participate as a treatment-team member by conducting patient observation rounds and consistently monitoring patient activities and behaviors during the shift.
Attend and promote recreational outings and activities with patients, encouraging pro-social 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 group sessions, and document them according to policy and procedure.
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 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 help maintain safety for clients and others, as well as personal safety.
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.