Recovery Technician - Full-Time Nights

Northpoint Recovery Holdings•Edmonds, WA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Recovery Technician attends to patients’ safety and wellbeing and works with a multidisciplinary treatment team to provide care in accordance with Northpoint policies and procedures. The role supports treatment programming and care plans by providing direct and indirect patient care, helping maintain the structure of the milieu, and supervising patients. Work takes place at the facility and during community activities. This position is 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. It is temporary, with an opportunity to convert to direct hire. 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 one year of relevant work experience.
Knowledge and skills in English usage, interpersonal relationships, and 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.
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 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 report 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 member of the treatment team; conduct observation rounds and 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 maintaining a positive, supportive, and structured environment and responding 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, documenting them according to established policies and procedures.
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 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 personal and client safety.
Assist counseling and administrative staff in responding to emergencies.
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with policies, procedures, and standards of care.
Adhere to Company policies and procedures and perform other job-related duties as assigned.