New Horizons of the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee · 1 week ago
RECOVERY SUPPORT TECHNICIAN-Screening Evening Shift
Fort Pierce, FL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelNew Horizons of the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee is the region’s most comprehensive mental health and substance use recovery agency. They are seeking dedicated and compassionate Recovery Support Technicians to assist individuals with behavioral health problems and support them in their treatment process.
Health CareHospitalMental HealthPersonal HealthPrimary and Urgent Care
Responsibilities
Assists in daily course of treatment for new and existing clients, observation, and referral of clients presenting for services
Takes direction from charge nurse and for Screening
Recognizes signs of aggressive behavior and responds promptly to crisis situations
Appropriately utilizes verbal and physical intervention non-violent crisis intervention techniques to redirect and prompt clients to safe and appropriate behavior
Completes all shift duties as assigned in an efficient manner and meets all time requirements (15 minutes checks, routine checks, or searches, etc)
Places clients in seclusion and or restraints in accordance with unit protocol and procedure as a last resort
Guides and participates in client therapeutic milieu
Effectively interacts with client's family and significant others
Is familiar with assigned clients' individual treatment plan goals and assists and encourages clients in implementing and carrying out appropriate aspects of the plan
Maintains an atmosphere of dignity and respect in all interactions
Must be awake and alert at all times
Prepares written documentation and record keeping for assigned clients
All entries made in the client's medical record are in correct sequence and according to protocol and procedure
Close observation check lists are completed in a timely and accurate manner and according to protocol and procedure
Documentation is neat, legible, and in accordance with accepted charting standards
Provides assistance for clients who present for services
Obtains as much general information from the client and family as possible
Client orientation to facility is completed in a timely manner according to protocol and procedure
Valuables are secured and recorded according to protocol and procedures
Client's belongings are checked according to protocol and procedure
Client rights and responsibilities are effectively communicated upon admission
Maintains current driver's license
Miscellaneous duties are performed according to instruction
Qualification
Required
Individuals with High School Diploma willing to learn the Behavioral Healthcare system
Must have a valid Florida Driver's License with 6 points or less in the last 5 years (Required)
Must work all units within New Horizons of the Treasure Coast (Adult & Children) (Required)
Must be willing to work a weekend during the month (Required)
Must be able to apply Therapeutic Effective Aggression Management (CPI/CARE) Techniques without limitations
Job Function requires extended Standing or walking—Standing is to remain on one's feet in an upright position at various times to assist clients or staff
Lifting or carrying objects weighing 20-50 pounds
Ability to lift or move objects weighing 51 pounds to 100 pounds with the use of appropriate devices
The work requires visual acuity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; to utilize computer systems; extensive reading. Must have the ability to effectively communicate in both written and oral form
Preferred
Certified Nursing Assistant wanting to gain experience in the Behavioral Health Field (Preferred but not required)
Student in the Social Services field who are willing to gain more experience in a behavioral health setting due to their field of study. (Preferred but not required)
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Paid sick leave
Paid training
Employee Assistance Program
Employer Paid Life Insurance
Retirement Plan (403b)
Company
New Horizons of the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee
New Horizons of the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee is the most comprehensive mental health and substance use recovery agency in the region, with nine facilities across four counties serving 15,000 children and adults annually, regardless of their ability to pay.
Founded in 1958
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase