Recovery Technician

CHARLOTTE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE INC•Punta Gorda, FL

12d•$16 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Recovery Technician follows procedures for chain of custody for individual served valuables placed in the safe, performing inventory checks every time the key for the safe changes hands. This role works to improve or maintain safety at the Recovery Center. The technician maintains the Medication Observation Record (MOR) by facilitating access to and documentation of medication observations consistent with policy. They assist with individual served care management and records progress toward treatment plan objectives using the Electronic Health Record (EHR). The technician will lead and monitor therapeutic groups and leisure and exercise activities, recording in EHR as required. They interact respectfully and in a dignified manner with all individuals served, staff, and visitors. The role includes completing the intake/admission and discharge process, including security/safety checks, conducting searches of individuals served and their belongings for contraband, and entering information into EHR. At admission, they complete an inventory of personal belongings, and at discharge, they review the inventory of personal belongings, obtaining the individual served signature each instance. They explain consents and other documents required for admissions and complete discharges from the bed board as directed by clinicians. The technician explains the Departure Before Treatment Completed form and provides individuals served with Narcan prior to discharge. They obtain consent for ongoing services for individuals served continuing services with CBHC for aftercare, as needed, and obtain and document vital signs. Responsibilities also include maintaining general cleanliness of the unit, laundry, making beds, and infection control routines. The technician redirects individual served(s) behavior in a firm, yet respectful manner, participates in verbal de-escalation, and works as a team to implement Handle with Care (HWC) non-violent interventions to fidelity. They are responsible for maintaining individual served confidentiality (HIPAA and 42-CFR) and monitoring individual served behaviors and interactions.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of one (1) years’ experience in behavioral health.
Ability to pass a level II Background clearance and drug test.
Valid FL drivers’ license, insurance, and safe driving record.
Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds
Stamina to stand, walk, sit, and perform tasks for extended periods.
Manual dexterity and visual acuity for documentation.
Auditory acuity for verbal interactions whether face-to-face or over the phone.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle in all conditions.
Must maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct, while adhering to agency policies and procedures.
Ability to use a computer
Attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, in collaboration with other community partners.
Ability to manage stressful situations and display appropriate work demeanor and boundaries.
Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service.
Strong oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Follows procedures for chain of custody for individual served valuables placed in the safe; performing inventory checks every time the key for the safe changes hands.
Works to improve or maintain safety at the Recovery Center.
Maintains the Medication Observation Record (MOR) by facilitating access to and documentation of medication observations consistent with policy.
Assists with individual served care management and records progress toward treatment plan objectives using the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Lead and monitor therapeutic groups and leisure and exercise activities.
Record in EHR, as required.
Interacts respectfully and in a dignified manner with all individual served, staff, visitors, etc.
Complete intake/admission and discharge process: Security/safety checks.
Conduct search of individual served and belongings for contraband.
Enter information into EHR.
At admission complete inventory of personal belongings at admissions and discharge review the inventory of personal belongings; obtaining the individual served signature each instance.
Explain consents and other documents required for admissions
Complete discharges from the bed board as directed by the clinicians.
Explain the Departure Before Treatment Completed form and provide individual served with Narcan prior to discharge
Obtain consent for ongoing services for individual served continuing services with CBHC for aftercare, as needed
Obtain and document vital signs.
Maintain general cleanliness of the unit, laundry, making beds, infection control routines, etc.
Redirect individual served(s) behavior in a firm, yet respectful manner, participate in verbal-de-escalation, and work as a team to implement Handle with Care (HWC) non-violent interventions to fidelity.
Responsible for maintaining individual served confidentiality (HIPAA and 42-CFR).
Monitor individual served behaviors and interactions.

Benefits

Full-time
Dental, vision, health, and life insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Employer sponsored contribution to Health Savings Account (HSA), with qualifying insurance plan.
Paid Time Off (PTO).
11 paid holidays.
403b Retirement Plan, with 9% employer contribution for those who meet eligibility requirements.
Tuition reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) loan repayment eligible for qualifying staff