Recovery Technician

La Frontera Center Inc.•Tucson, AZ

19h

About The Position

Provides counseling, supervision, and casework services to clients in a detoxification facility, acute psychiatric health care residential facility, in-home, or day treatment setting. The role involves coordinating care and services to enhance the optimal physical and behavioral health wellness of persons served within a trauma-informed care framework. This includes facilitating communication between medical and behavioral health practitioners, assisting with scheduling and compliance with physical health interventions, integrating treatment interventions for both physical and behavioral health needs, and educating persons/families on the interplay of physical and behavioral health issues.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education diploma (GED)
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Good driving record.
Level one Fingerprint Clearance may be required based on location
Demonstrated skill in counseling individuals, families, and groups.
Knowledge of principles and practices of case management.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with the particular target population.
Knowledge of community resources.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of chemical dependency and/or treatment of the severely mentally ill population.
Ability to coordinate the work of others.
Knowledge of cultural characteristics of minority groups.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

Availability to work evening and weekend hours
Possession of first aid and CPR certification.
Physical Exam and T.B. Test

Responsibilities

Provides counseling and supervision of clients in individual and group settings as part of a multi disciplinary team to achieve treatment goals.
Maintains client records including evaluation, follow-up, and closure activity according to established guidelines and procedures.
Provides supportive counseling and training in daily living skills such as personal hygiene, nutrition, budgeting, and food preparation and purchase.
Intervenes in crisis situations and attempts to avert potential crises.
Observes and reports nursing functions such as medication effects, nutrition, infection control, etc.
Directs, participates, and assists clients in planning and carrying out activities, and evaluates client activities.
Acts as advocate for clients and family in dealing with other agencies and the public.
Transports clients in agency vehicles as necessary.
Consults with, makes referrals to, and follows-up with other community agencies to provide needed client Services.
Implements and maintains safety standards for clients and staff.
Attends and participates in in-service training and staff meetings.
May assist in client evaluations and in planning and implementing behavioral treatment plans.
May assist in orientation and training of new staff.
May evaluate and assess job skills and work potential.
May assist in the routine maintenance of equipment and vehicles.
Assists in public relations and community education activities.
Assist in the self-administration of medications for members.
May assist in the initial interview and intake of clients.
May provide outreach and aftercare services on-site.
Coordinate all care and services required to enhance and facilitate the optimal physical and behavioral health wellness of persons served within a trauma-informed care framework.
Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive wage that includes shift differential and bilingual differential pay for some positions
Medical, dental, vision insurance.
Flexible spending Accounts
Health savings account with employer contribution.
403b retirement account
Tuition reimbursement up to $5200 per year (accessible after first 90 days of employment).
Allowance added to pay to supplement additional benefits in the amount of – 2% of salary the first year and increasing every 2 years.
15 days of PTO in the first 2 years, increasing by an additional 5 days every two years.
10 paid holidays.
Short-term & Long-term Disability.
Bereavement Leave