Recovery Technician (PRN)

Northpoint Recovery Holdings•Edmonds, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Recovery Technician attends to the safety and wellbeing of patients and works with a multidisciplinary treatment team to provide patient care in accordance with company policies and procedures for unlicensed staff. The role supports programming and care plans through direct and indirect care, appropriate resource allocation, and patient supervision. Work takes place at the facility and during community activities. This is a PRN position at Northpoint Washington, an adult inpatient facility in Edmonds, Washington. The schedule is as needed, Monday through Sunday, with available day, swing, and night shifts. Compensation is $22–$24.50 per hour, plus shift differential. Employees with potential access to protected health information must follow HIPAA procedures and guidelines. Northpoint is an equal opportunity and at-will employer.

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 demands on work time.
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 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, 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 and coping skills.
Support patient wellbeing by providing a positive, supportive, and structured environment and proactively responding 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 established policies and procedures.
Oversee safe and efficient patient transportation to and from facilities.
Assist with orientation of new admissions.
Use therapeutic communication skills 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 personal safety and the safety of clients and others in the program.
Assist counseling and administrative staff in responding to emergencies.
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care.
Adhere to company policies and procedures and perform other job-related duties as assigned.