Recovery Technician

Job Title:

Recovery Technician – Full‑Time

Reports To:

Recovery Technician Supervisor

Location:

Northpoint Washington (Adult inpatient in Edmonds, WA)

Work Hours:

Sunday, Monday, & Tuesday 9:00 am – 9:30 pm;
Thursday, Friday, & Saturday 6:00 am – 6:30 pm

Compensation: $22 – $24.50 per hour

The Recovery Technician attends to the safety and well‑being of patients and works with a multidisciplinary treatment team to provide the best possible care. The role supports programming, implements care plans and promotes a structured milieu through appropriate resource allocation and supervision.

• Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors, and communicate significant observations to clinical staff
• Follow reporting and communication guidelines when interacting with staff and patients
• Complete paperwork accurately and in a timely manner, including daily logs and forms
• Maintain daily schedules and structure around transport times, meal times, transition times, and other non‑programming activities
• Function as a member of the treatment team by conducting patient observation rounds and monitoring patient activities and behaviors during the shift
• Attend and promote recreational outings and activities, encouraging pro‑social and coping skills
• Ensure a positive, supportive, and structured environment, proactively responding to patient needs to improve outcomes
• Maintain facility cleanliness and upkeep under leadership direction
• Assist patients with their needs and collaborate with onsite clinical and medical staff as necessary
• Facilitate and assist with selected activity and education group sessions, documenting accurately according to policy
• Oversee safe and efficient transport of patients to and from the facility
• Assist in orientation of new admissions
• Use therapeutic communication skills and maintain professional boundaries with patients and families
• Model professional attitude, language, and communication to foster a positive culture
• Assist with treatment planning and discharge planning
• Document client care and behavior as required by policy and procedure
• Utilize de‑escalation skills when dealing with volatile clients to maintain personal and client safety
• Assist counseling and administrative staff in responding to emergency situations
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with policy and care standards
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned

• Minimum age 21 years
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
• At least 1 year of relevant work experience
• Strong English usage, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to implement and interpret program goals, objectives, policies, and procedures
• Strong personal boundaries and rapport‑building skills with patients
• Knowledge of local geography for efficient routing
• Organizational and prioritization skills to balance competing demands
• Proficiency in competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation

• Excellent organizational abilities
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Client–service orientation (internal and external)
• Creative and persistent problem‑solving aptitude
• Confidential material handling reliability
• Interpersonal skills for all organizational levels
• Multi‑tasking and priorization in a fast‑paced environment
• Proficiency with PC and Microsoft Office Suite

• Subsidized health insurance coverage for employee, spouse, and dependents
• 100% employer‑paid basic life insurance equal to 1× annual salary, up to $100,000
• 100% employer‑paid employee assistance program
• Voluntary dental, vision, short‑term disability, supplemental life & AD&D, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Pre‑tax savings accounts for all IRS‑allowable medical and dependent‑care expenses
• Generous paid time off plan

Northpoint is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is an At‑Will employer. Employment may be terminated at any time by employee or employer with or without notice. Employees with potential access to protected health information must comply with all procedures and guidelines governed by HIPAA.