Recovery Specialist / Behavioral Health Specialist

Recovery Specialist (Known internally as Behavioral Health Specialist) - ATS
You are a caring, hard-working, dependable individual, who thrives in a team environment and is committed to excellence and accountability. You have experience in a medical setting and are energized by helping patients, and comfortable managing some administrative and documentation responsibilities.
The Dimock Center is a federally qualified community health center that heals and uplifts individuals, families and communities. Our vision is to redefine the model of a healthy community by creating equitable access to comprehensive health care and education. We promote a culture of respect, excellence, equal opportunity, and commitment to our employees and the communities we serve.
Our Behavioral Health Services programs provide residential and outpatient treatment for those struggling with substance use disorders, mental illness, and/or developmental disabilities. For many individuals, our programs literally save lives.
JOB DESCRIPTION

1. Behavioral Health Specialists are a key component of the interdisciplinary team that provide support services for patients with Substance Use Disorders. The role of the BHS is to monitor patients during the detox process and in early recovery. Under the direction of nursing staff BHS staff will provide evidence-based care to our patients with SUD. BHS's will perform functions efficiently and thoroughly to assure that the patients are safe during the detox process. BHS staff will assist nursing staff during the admission process, day to day clinical activities and discharge.

Essential Functions

1. Relates to patients and colleagues in a compassionate, professional, and respectful manner as measured by observed interactions.
2. Assures safety and support to all patients admitted to The Dimock Center.
3. Able to assess, communicate effectively and maintain therapeutic boundaries through setting limits and enforcing structure and rules of the program in a respectful manner.
4. Supports all milieu staff in all aspects of the program including: safety checks, patient and room searches, supporting patient's admission and discharge processes.
5. Participates in creating a welcoming and supportive environment for new patients in the program.
6. Recognizes the importance of individual and cultural differences that influence patient behavior and applies this understanding to the care of patients.
7. Participates in the patient admission process; provides explanation of Dimock paperwork and completes all necessary intake documentation.
8. Conduct property search of patients' belongings on admission and discharge.
9. Observes and reports to Nurses patients who appear sick, agitated or depressed.

10. Uses negotiating skills to minimize and de-escalate potentially volatile situations.
11. Supervises and supports clients as needed throughout the program day.
12. Provides new patients with orientation who enter the program.
13. Attends to the overall operation and management of the living environment.
14. Ensures that environmental safety checks are done on a scheduled basis.
15. Facilitates groups about Recovery and Addiction process.
16. Establishes and maintains professional boundaries with patients and staff.
17. Attends and participates in all staff meetings and attend trainings.

1. Assists patients with personal needs when they are unable to perform these tasks by themselves.

19. Oversees and ensures patients follow all Dimock Policies.
20. Works with program staff to develop and support new programming.
21. Other duties as assigned.
Competencies

1. Exhibits professional demeanor in tone of voice, appearance, and movement.
2. Maintains a high standard of confidentiality and professional boundaries regarding the patients, visitors, and co-workers.
3. Demonstrates serious effort to improve job performance.
4. Projects a positive attitude in professional and personal interactions in the work environment.
5. Uses effective verbal and written communication skills.
6. Collaboration with other disciplines (Nursing, Case Management, Providers, Clinicians), demonstrating respect and courtesy.
7. Maintains professional behavior in stressful situations.

Work Environment
24 Hour Acute Treatment Setting.
Physical Demands
Requires lifting and frequent carrying of up to 20 pounds.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Schedule varies. Evenings and weekends will be required.
Required Education and Experience
High School Diploma or GED Required.
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Requires verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work in collaboration with others.
One-year patient care or related experience required, preferably in a Substance Use Disorder setting.
Other Duties
Note this job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of duties that are required of the employee for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
Compensation : $22 - $25 per hour, plus full benefits package.
EEO Statement
At The Dimock Center, we are deeply committed to fostering an environment of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We value the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of both our staff and the communities we serve. We believe that a team rich in diversity is essential to our mission of providing high-quality, accessible health and human services to all. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply and are dedicated to creating a welcoming, supportive workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute to our collective impact.