Recovery Technician - Full-Time Days

Northpoint Recovery Holdings, LLC•Loveland, CO

1d•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Recovery Technician supports patient 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 helps implement programming and care plans through direct and indirect care, supports the structure of the milieu through appropriate resource allocation and patient supervision, and works in settings that include the facility and community activities. The position is temporary, with an opportunity to convert to direct hire. It is based at Northpoint Colorado, an adult inpatient facility in Loveland, Colorado, and is scheduled Thursday through Saturday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Compensation is $17–$20 per hour.

Requirements

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 demands on work time.
Proficiency in competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Compliance with HIPAA procedures and guidelines when potentially accessing protected health information.

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 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, including transportation, meals, and transitions outside normal programming hours.
Participate as a member of the treatment team, conduct patient observation rounds, and monitor patient activities and behavior during the shift.
Attend and promote recreational outings and activities, encouraging patients’ 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 groups, and document them accurately and promptly.
Oversee the 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 professional attitudes, language, and communication for patients and 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 help maintain safety for clients, oneself, and others in the program.
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.