The Role
Provide direct, non-clinical support to patients in substance use disorder treatment: monitor safety, facilitate groups and activities, assist with admissions/discharges, de-escalate crises, coordinate appointments, and maintain accurate documentation.
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About Recovery Centers of America
Recovery Support Specialist
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Are you passionate about helping individuals reclaim their lives from addiction? As a Recovery Support Specialist (RSS) at Recovery Centers of America (RCA), you will be an integral part of the patient care team, providing direct support to individuals in treatment for substance use disorders. Your role is vital in ensuring a safe, structured, and supportive environment where patients can focus on their recovery journey.
What You'll Do
As a Recovery Support Specialist at RCA, you will:
* Monitor and support patient activities, ensuring safety through regular checks and observations.
* Engage directly with patients, facilitating therapeutic interactions, group sessions, and scheduled activities.
* Assist with admissions and discharges, including processing belongings, documentation, and patient orientation.
* Support crisis intervention through verbal de-escalation and against-advice interventions.
* Facilitate patient movement within the facility and assist in coordinating attendance for clinical and medical appointments.
* Maintain accurate documentation of patient interactions, safety checks, and incidents.
* Engage directly with patients, facilitating therapeutic interactions, group sessions, and scheduled activities.
* Assist with admissions and discharges, including processing belongings, documentation, and patient orientation.
* Support crisis intervention through verbal de-escalation and against-advice interventions.
* Facilitate patient movement within the facility and assist in coordinating attendance for clinical and medical appointments.
* Maintain accurate documentation of patient interactions, safety checks, and incidents.
What We're Looking For
* A high school diploma or equivalent.
* One year of experience in addiction services or behavioral health preferred.
* Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
* Familiarity with behavior modification techniques and 12-step recovery principles.
* A commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in all patient interactions.
* One year of experience in addiction services or behavioral health preferred.
* Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
* Familiarity with behavior modification techniques and 12-step recovery principles.
* A commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in all patient interactions.
Why Choose RCA?
We understand that providing excellent patient care starts with taking care of our team.
That's why we offer:
That's why we offer:
* Competitive compensation.
* Flexible scheduling options, including full-time, part-time, and per diem positions.
* Comprehensive benefits packages, encompassing medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans.
* Professional development opportunities through ongoing training and advancement programs.
* A supportive and inclusive workplace culture where many of our team members share a deep personal connection to recovery.
* Flexible scheduling options, including full-time, part-time, and per diem positions.
* Comprehensive benefits packages, encompassing medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans.
* Professional development opportunities through ongoing training and advancement programs.
* A supportive and inclusive workplace culture where many of our team members share a deep personal connection to recovery.
About Recovery Centers of America
Founded in 2015, RCA has treated over 77,000 patients and is on a mission to save one million lives from the disease of addiction. Our treatment centers operate 24/7, providing compassionate, evidence-based care. Many of our team members have walked the path of recovery themselves, bringing a level of understanding and support that makes RCA a uniquely impactful place to work**.
**A former patient may not be hired at the same location where they were treated until a minimum of one year has elapsed since the completion of their treatment at that location. Former patients may be considered for employment at locations within RCA other than where they were treated within a year after treatment.
Recovery Centers of America (RCA) provides equal opportunity in employment and in the provision of services. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race (including hair type, texture, or style), color, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, and differences in sex development), age (40 and over), ancestry, national origin (including Limited English Proficiency), disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
All employees must follow organizational cybersecurity policies, including acceptable use, password management, and multi-factor authentication requirements. They immediately report suspected security incidents, unauthorized access, or data breaches in accordance with company policy and regulatory requirements and maintain strict confidentiality of PHI and adhere to the principle of least privilege, accessing only the minimum necessary data required to perform job functions.
If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, don't wait, call or text us now at 1-800-RECOVERY.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- One year of experience in addiction services or behavioral health
- Familiarity with behavior modification techniques and 12-step recovery principles
- Ability to perform verbal de-escalation and crisis intervention
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism (PHI handling)
- Follow organizational cybersecurity policies (acceptable use, password management, MFA, incident reporting)
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The Company
What We Do
Recovery Centers of America is dedicated to saving one million lives impacted by substance use and mental health disorders. They provide comprehensive addiction treatment and support, operating as a recovery-friendly workplace focused on inspiring change and supporting patients on their recovery journey through a compassionate, professional, and innovative approach to patient care and medical evaluation.
