Recovery Support Specialist
Listed on 2026-09-25
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Healthcare
Mental Health, Substance Abuse Counselor
Recovery Support Specialist (Full-time)
Pay: $18/hour + Shift Differentials + Bonus Opportunity
* Full-Time3rd ShiftBonus:$5,000
Available Shifts1st Shift:7:00am – 3:30pm
2nd Shift:3:00pm – 11:30pm (+$1/hrevening differential)
3rd Shift:11:00pm – 7:30am (+$2/hr overnight differential)
Every other weekend availability required
Are you passionate about helping individuals reclaim their lives from addiction? As aRecovery Support Specialist (RSS)at Recovery Centers of America (RCA), you will be an integral part of the patient care team, providing direct support to individuals in treatment for substance use disorders. Your role is vital in ensuring a safe, structured, and supportive environment where patients can focus on their recovery journey.
WhatYou'll Do
As a Recovery Support Specialist at RCA, you will:
- Monitor patient activities, provides safety checks throughout shift, completes documentation to include but not limited to, rounds sheet, End of Shift reports; records patient behavior.
- Participate in direct patient care including ensuring patient safety, interacting therapeutically.
Assistsin the activities ofpatientsdaily schedule. - Partner with Clinical staff to conduct a welcoming New Patient Orientation
- Aid and instruct patients in facilitation and presentation of the RCA Clinical Curriculum with corresponding notes in medical records system.
- Understand the principles of 12-Step Programs and how they apply to the recovery process.
- high school diploma or equivalent
required. - One year of experience
in addiction services or behavioral health preferred but not required. - Strong
organizational skills
and the ability to
prioritize tasks
in a fast-paced environment. - Familiarity with
behavior modification techniques
and
12-step recovery principles
. - A commitment to
maintaining confidentiality
and professionalism in all patient interactions.
We understand that providing excellent patient care starts with taking care of our team.
That'swhy we offer:
- Competitive compensation
with shift differentials. - Comprehensive benefits packages
, encompassing medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans. - Professional development opportunities through ongoing training and advancement programs.
- A
supportive and inclusive workplace culture
where many of our team members share a deep personal connection to recovery.
Drug addiction treatment works, and substance abuse recovery is possible. The tens of thousands of happy, healthy individuals who began their journeys at Recovery Centers of America arethe livingproof.
In 2013, Recovery Centers of America (RCA) announced a goal:
Save one million lives from the disease of addiction.
We'reworking fast and hard to fulfill that promise, with over 11 facilities that offer evidence-based inpatient, outpatient, and medication-assisted treatment 24 hours a day,365 daysa year.
Please note:
A former patient may not be hired at the same location where they were treated until a minimum of one year has elapsed since the completion of their treatment at that location. Former patients may be considered for employment at locations within RCA other than where they were treated within a year after treatment.
Recovery Centers of America (RCA) provides equal opportunity in employment and in the provision of services. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race (including hair type, texture, or style), color, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, and differences in sex development), age (40 and over), ancestry, national origin (including Limited English Proficiency), disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
StateSpecific Responsibilities:
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