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The Addiction Recovery Support Specialist performs patient-centered activities and related professional services in caring for the psychosocial, intellectual, physical, and spiritual needs of the patients. The Addiction Recovery Support Specialist is highly knowledgeable in substance use disorders (SUD) along with being well versed in the variety of community self-help supports groups.
Job Responsibility:
Provide SUD care to assigned patients consistent with the scope of the employee’s training and credentialing
Interact with patients, conducting coordinated one-on-one sessions that facilitate individual goals to address and support psychosocial, intellectual, physical, and spiritual needs
Assist patient’s in completing their Recovery Maintenance Plan
Implement components of the patient’s individualized, interdisciplinary treatment plan
Report and record patient’s behaviors, interactions, responses to clinical interventions, and progress towards meeting the treatment plan objectives
Understand and implement daily patient activities collaborating with staff
Monitor behavior and intervene to ensure dignity, learning and well-being of all patients, and reinforce behavior though interactions based on the program philosophy
Provide and document SUD group facilitation
Use knowledge and skills to collect, review and document information regarding the patient’s status
May complete clinical reports such as Social Services Admission Assessment, admission/discharge ASAM assessments
May complete discharge paperwork
May complete Master Treatment Plans
Provide Interventions that are appropriate to the age of the patient population served, including individual and discharge needs as requested and identified by the clinical team
Provide sessions to facilitate all community-based education, reviewing meeting selection and attendance based on the needs of the patient
Provide education on sponsorship/mentorship/coaching and selection of and working with a temporary support
Serve as a case manager for patients as assigned by treatment team through the interdisciplinary team process
Initiate and maintain collateral contacts as assigned by treatment team to fulfill continuing care needs
Build and maintain community partnerships
Coordinate therapy planning and discharge planning as assigned by therapist
Support patient accountability for building components of their ongoing plan to follow SUD treatment
Complete assignments and documentation within required time limits
Collect and record data for use in developing treatment plans
Assist in patient adherence to participation in outcome study activities
Report and document suspected cases of physical, sexual abuse and/or neglect, per Wisconsin Law and according to organizations policies and procedures
Interact and communicate professionally
Communicate verbally and in writing with other team members regarding patient schedule, programs, progress, behavior, and specific incidents
Attend clinical staffing’s and related meetings as directed
Attend all mandatory in-services
Be a representative of program and organization by following program philosophy, advocating professionally for patients, and carrying self in a professional manner
Transport patients as needed/requested, following all policies and procedures regarding vehicle use
Maintain the physical environment of the program, indoors and outdoors, in a safe and orderly manner
Take all necessary precautions and observe all safety rules to prevent injury to patients and to assure hospital resources are secure for all Rogers facilities where patients are involved with professional care
Promote department goals and the mission of Rogers Behavioral Health
Communicate goals to fellow staff members
Demonstrate measurable goal achievement
Maintain department policies and procedures
Include requirements and guidelines from external agencies. (i.e., Joint Commission, State of Wisconsin)
Educate inexperienced staff regarding regulations or requirements of those functions that relate to their area or department, as directed
Demonstrate understanding and support of Joint Commission, Department of Health Services (DHS)75
83, and other regulatory agency compliance regulations
Involve self in learning and the application of standards relevant to the MHAR program
Participate in in-service/seminars and other meetings to increase involvement and awareness to regulations
Participate in Hospital committees, performance improvement team meetings, and team projects as directed
Demonstrate punctuality and preparedness, work within assigned schedule
Demonstrate effective communication skills and good organizational skills
Contribute in a positive, solution-focused manner
Participate in Performance Improvement (PI) Programs
Participate in Rogers Operating System (ROS) where applicable
Maintain familiarity with the ROS process and apply the model and tools to activities and projects
Participate in ROS teams as requested
Educate and involve self in the Hospital’s and MHAR department plans
Conduct self in a professional manner
Demonstrate organizational skills that promote timely response to all inquiries and to task completion
Communicate with all individuals in a positive and professional manner
Attempt to resolve individual concerns with peers in a positive, calm manner, with a focus on solution
Communicate concerns and provide solutions for same
Attend outside seminars to promote professional growth
Demonstrate a positive and professional attitude toward parities outside the organization (families, visitors, vendors, alumni, etc.)
Comply with policies and procedures, including Human Resources, Infection Control, and Employee Health, Residential, etc.
Project a professional image by wearing appropriate professional attire, adhering to hospital’s dress code policy
Adhere to all confidentiality regulations per DHS75 and 42 CFR
Perform other duties as assigned. May be required to float to other programs including adolescent programs to provide MHAR support
Requirements:
A valid Wisconsin-Substance Abuse Counselor or Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor (SAC, CSAC) and in good standing with the state
Have a minimum of two (2) years serving persons with mental health and substance use disorders
A valid Certified Peer Specialist Certification (CPS)
Bachelor’s degree or 5 years valid experience
Current American Heart Association CPR certification or American Red Cross Professional Rescue is required upon hire
Formal training in crisis prevention and crisis intervention is required within sixty (60) days of date of hire
First aid training is required within ninety (90) days of employment
Community based residential facility (CBRF) fire-safety training is required within ninety (90) days of employment
Must hold a current and active driver’s license and be in good standing
What we offer:
Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family