Recovery Specialist - Per Diem
Beth Israel Lahey Health Behavioral Servicesabout 1 year ago
Danvers, Massachusetts, United States
On-site
Part-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
When you join the growing BILH team at The Danvers Treatment Center – a 41-bed detoxification program providing 24-hour nursing care – you’re not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. In this Recovery Specialist role, you will offer medical and emotional support during a pivotal stage in the recovery process, ensuring client safety, conducting checkups, and assisting with admissions.
Schedule: Per Diem – Must work a minimum of two (2) shifts a month & any available shift.
Join a community of over 35,000 dedicated professionals making a difference every day.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure the safety and structure of the program milieu by monitoring client activities.
- Observe and supervise clients and the unit, including conducting 30-minute client well-being checks.
- Conduct telephone admission screenings and perform other admissions duties.
- Search client belongings on admission, at discharge, or as directed by your supervisor.
- Complete all necessary checklists, shift documentation, and record keeping in accordance with agency policies.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate.
- Must adhere to vaccination policies – all staff are required to be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with a substance use population.
- Valid Massachusetts Driver’s License in good standing.
Required Skills
Record Keeping
Client Monitoring
Telephone Screening
Observation
Communication
Substance Abuse Support