Recovery Care Advocate Young Men's Program

The Recovery Care Advocate supports the overall interdisciplinary plan of care for a patient from admission to discharge and through the first year of recovery post-discharge. The Recovery Care Advocate develops a recovery-oriented relationship with the patient during the treatment experience, fostering a climate of trust and honest communication.

What You Will Do

Primary duties and responsibilities include meeting face-to-face with patients, building patient trust, consulting with patients, assisting the treatment team, conducting informational presentations, developing a mutual agreement for follow-up contacts, and intervening with resources and referrals.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the 12-step principles, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. They will be able to adapt to changing circumstances and patient needs, and be open and culturally sensitive to a wide variety of patients' experiences.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is required
• Minimum of two (2) years of recovery experience including current and active application of 12 step principles
• CPRS certification is preferred but not required.
• Valid Tennessee Driver's License preferred (may use company van to transport patients)
• Basic computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft (Outlook, Word and Excel)
• Experience with medical software programs preferred and/or ability to learn clinical software programs
• Ability to problem-solve, analyze, and interpret information.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize for managing multiple tasks and assignments.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and patient needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to be open and culturally sensitive to a wide variety of patients' experiences.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to effectively speak, read and write in English.
• Ability to interact with patients and co-workers in a collaborative and courteous manner while providing guidance, instruction, and/or training.
• Ability to model/teach the 12 Step programs and philosophy.
• Reacts productively to change.
• Ability to deescalate a person in crisis in a calm and supportive manner; work calmly and professionally in stressful situations and ally with people in crisis.
• Ability to present to hostile or disinterested groups.
• Knowledge of signs/symptoms of intoxication/withdrawal of alcohol and common drugs of abuse; knowledge of general options for treatment

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision effective 1st day of month following 28 days of employment
• Employer Contribution for Health Saving Account or Health Reimbursement Account
• 401K with Company match and eligibility after 90 days of employment
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual beginning day (1) one and up to 20 days of PTO the first year