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Lantana Recovery

Recovery Assistant

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What they do

A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.

$39,506 / year median in Connecticut

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

Lantana Recovery was founded by individuals in long-term recovery from substance use disorders with a vision to provide an alternative to traditional addiction treatment models. The organization offers customized treatment plans tailored to meet the unique mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, educational, and vocational needs of each client. Lantana Recovery emphasizes innovative and personalized treatment experiences rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. The programs are designed to support clients as they work toward meaningful and lasting recovery.
General Responsibilities:
The Recovery Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations of Lantana Recovery by ensuring reliable transportation for clients while also fostering a safe and welcoming treatment environment. This entry-level position offers exposure to the behavioral health field and serves as a potential pathway into clinical support roles such as Recovery Manager.
Responsibilities include:
Client Transportation:
Safely transport clients to and from Lantana Recovery programming, meetings, ancillary appointments and community partners using company-provided vehicles Maintain an organized and timely transportation schedule in coordination with the front office Complete vehicle safety checks and report any maintenance needs promptly Ensure client safety and uphold behavioral expectations during transport
Program Support:
Assist with basic milieu management tasks (e.g., room checks, common area monitoring) after client drop-offs Provide light engagement and support to clients during pick-up and wait times Maintain and review a shift report to ensure continuity of information across staff and shifts Support administrative or operational tasks as directed by leadership Maintain documentation of client interactions or incidents as required Onsite Housing responsibilities: General oversight of the daily operation of the sober living house Facilitate weekly house meetings Transportation to meetings/activities Qualifications include: Valid driver's license with clean driving record Strong interpersonal communication skills Ability to maintain professional boundaries while building rapport with clients Comfortable working with individuals in early recovery Reliable, punctual, and able to manage schedules independently CPR/First Aid certification preferred (or willingness to obtain) Opportunities for
Growth:
This role is designed as a workforce entry point into behavioral healthcare. With strong performance and training, Recovery Assistants may be considered for internal promotion into Recovery Manager or other clinical support roles as openings arise.
Work Schedule:
Sun, Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat 2-10pm
Job Type:
Full Time Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$40,000.00 - $42,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance