Caron Treatment Centers · 1 day ago
Recovery Advocate - Per Diem
Delray Beach, FL
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$23/hr - $23/hrCaron Treatment Centers is a leading organization in the recovery field, and they are seeking a Recovery Advocate to support patient processes and ensure a safe environment. The role involves assisting with admissions, patient orientation, monitoring patient behavior, and facilitating recovery-oriented activities.
Addiction TreatmentMedicalOutpatient CareRehabilitation
Responsibilities
Support the admission, transfer, and discharge process for the patient
Perform luggage checks and transfer luggage weighing up to 50 pounds
Conduct on person searches and document patient belongings
Facilitate new patient orientation and unit tours
Organize patient movement
Help organize patients for off-campus appointments as required
Ensure patient attendance to scheduled programming and accompany and/or monitor as required
Accompany patients to meals and activities
Assist with guest speakers and in-house recovery support meetings
Monitor and direct patients during emergency evacuations
Assist the clinical and admission teams to monitor and assess patient behavior with supervision/support of a clinical or administrative staff member
Assist elopement, Against Medical Advice (AMA), and Against Staff Advice (ASA) protocols
Maintain communication with clinical staff regarding patient issues
Conduct and document hourly head counts of patients or their whereabouts
Document patient behavior in electronic medical record
De-escalate patients
Perform daily room/perimeter checks and periodic room searches
Educate patients with behavioral health disorders on the use of recovery-oriented stress management, social, relational, and coping skills to build and sustain recovery
Conduct the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) when indicated
Follow protocol for patients returning from off-site passes, including but not limited to observation of urine, drug screenings, breathalyzers, completion of on-person search and luggage search
May present educational lectures with clinically approved materials
Monitor and work with patients to ensure common areas are kept clean, neat, safe, and presentable
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent is required
Requires proficient computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office
Requires a basic understanding of substance use disorders and recovery program philosophies
Must be 21 years of age or older
Requires a current, valid, unrestricted driver's license with at least 5 years of driving experience
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
Must be able to walk and actively participate in activities throughout campus, which may include ascending and descending stairs
Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time as needed
Must be able to drive a 15-passenger van, car, or car to and from various activities
Must be able to work overtime/extended hours, holidays and during periods of inclement weather as needed
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the principles and philosophies of recovery programs (i.e. 12 Steps, Dharma Recovery, SMART Recovery, etc.)
Must possess the skills to adequately supervise respective population and be able to observe, report, and document behaviors on the unit
Must be able to operate as a role model in decorum, speech, and behaviors consistent with recovery principles
Must demonstrate good organizational skills
Must possess the skills necessary to present clinically approved educational lectures
Must possess cultural sensitivity and act appropriately within all cultures
Must be computer literate and able to work with most Microsoft applications along with other network components
Must be able to keep all clinical work within the guidelines of the federal and state guidelines and Caron policy regarding ethical standards
Preferred
Experience working with respective populations is preferred
If in recovery, 2 years of continuous sobriety is preferred
Company
Caron Treatment Centers
Caron Treatment Centers (The Caron Foundation) is a group of non-profit addiction treatment centers
Founded in 1957
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Doug Tieman
Special Advisor to the CEO and President Emeritus
Christine Storm
Regional Vice President
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