Addiction Recovery Specialist

Addiction Recovery Specialist – Recovery and Wellness

Work location: Addiction Recovery Center, 240 North Miller Road Mansfield, TX 76063

Work hours: Full time, Days - 6:45a - 7:15p, rotating wknds and holidays

• Flexible schedules
• Creative therapies providing personal expression and multidisciplinary treatment
• A collaborative team approach

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of experience in substance abuse treatment or as a Patient Care Technician required; or a high school diploma or equivalent with CNA certification; or an associate degree in mental health or a related healthcare field required.
• One year of experience in substance abuse and/or addiction services is preferred
• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification required prior to providing independent patient care and must be maintained quarterly.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification required within 30 days of hire.
• AHA First Aid Certification required within 90 days of hire and must be maintained.

• Therapeutic communication is key when interacting with patients, collaborating with the Wellness and Recovery care team, and working effectively with nursing staff, all while exemplifying active listening and non-verbal communication elements.

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment programs as well as several other benefits.
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.