Recovery Care Specialist - PRN
ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP
Glen Allen, VA (In Person)
Part-Time
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Recovery Care Specialist - PRN Glen Allen, VA 23059 Apply Overview Level Experienced Position Type Part Time Job Shift Any Education Level 4 Year Degree Category Health Care Apply Description RCS position works directly with clients throughout the day/night to provide emotional support, encouragement, empathy, and care. The RCS eat with clients, attend group with clients, process events/emotions with clients, and provide general structure to help clients refrain from eating disorder thoughts and behaviors. Essential Responsibilities Correctly facilitate necessary shift communication with supervisor Participate in on-call rotation for RCS position Attend/incorporate training of de-escalation, grounding, processing, flashbacks, and other eating disorder associated issues into job performance. Work with RCS/Treatment team to present one clear decision/voice/standard to clients Able to recognize need of client to process/have ability and openness to engage/know limitations of ability to process at present time Appropriately communicate information/concerns from processing to therapist/treatment team Using empathy, sensitivity, and being genuine during processing times Being physically available for clients to approach you Build rapport/trusting relationship with clients while maintaining professional boundaries Able to follow emergency intervention for self- harm Follow house rules/set example Encourage/direct clients to attend/participate in daily programming Complete weekly affirmations for clients Be alert/aware during extended periods of down- time (clients sleeping, working on projects, etc.) Attend/participate in groups while on shift Drive clients to appointments/outings/meeting in company vehicles Eat/incorporate mealtime training with clients during meals/snacks Encourage clients during meals/snacks using behavioral intervention as needed Work 2-3 major and minor holidays each year Complete understanding of activity/band levels and associated client rules/expectations General understanding of Nutritional philosophy, Body image issues, and typical ED behaviors Document meal/snack/beverage completion Complete time sheets daily/sign weekly Qualifications Bachelors degree (mental health/social work field preferred) Active First Aid/CPR/AED certification (American Red Cross/American Heart Association) Documented proof of MMR and HEP B vaccinations Valid Drivers License Successful completion of Criminal Background Check through DBHDS, Background Investigation Unit, and VDSS Registry Searches. ISJP123 Share job details to