Recovery Treatment Worker - Continuous

Job Overview

Recovery Treatment Worker I - Continuous Posting (2600011U)

This is an open and continuous posting for full-time (40 hours) positions on all shifts.

The Recovery from Addictions Program (RAP) operated by the Department of Mental Health (DMH) seeks dedicated and compassionate individuals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of persons with substance addiction and encouraging and motivating individuals in their recovery to work towards treatment goals. Selected candidates are considered competent paraprofessionals who perform work under the guidance of a framework of defined procedures, policies, and standards.

This position will work with and assist professional staff in providing day‑to‑day direct care to individuals who suffer from drug and alcohol substance issues.

The Recovery Treatment Worker will teach and assist clients in performing activities of daily living (ADL) functions, implement and execute behavioral programs, and work with clients on an individual or small group basis.

Please Note:

This is an open and continuous posting. These positions are 40 hours per week with two consecutive days off. The days off are to be determined. Selected candidates must attend orientation during the first shift in the first three weeks, Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.

• Day shift: 6:45 am – 3:15 pm
• Evening shift: 2:45 pm – 11:15 pm
• Night shift: 11:00 pm – 7:00 am

Employees in this position will be required to perform mandatory overtime.

• Provides a safe environment for all clients by monitoring activity to promote optimal stabilization and rehabilitation.
• Assists clients as needed with ADL and rehabilitates aspects of care to help ensure the health, comfort, and safety needs of clients are being met.
• Monitors and provides emergency medical care and daily medical treatments to medically compromised clients.
• Communicates clients’ progress or regress by verbally reporting to the supervisor or designee.
• Participates in the client’s treatment plan and nursing care plan meetings to ensure the continuance of client care.
• Demonstrates knowledge of techniques related to the use of restraint and seclusion, including restraint and seclusion reduction principles comprising skills related to prevention, de‑escalation, and debriefing.
• Conducts and/or participates in clients’ admissions, discharges, transfers, and orientation to the unit as necessary and in accordance with program protocols.
• Provides a safe unit environment by accurately performing client safety checks, signing patients on and off the unit, observing/monitoring assigned areas, and conducting searches in accordance with program standards and DMH policy.
• Accompanies patients to various appointments, programs, and treatment areas and assists professional or medical staff as needed.

• Demonstrated understanding of boundaries and ethics.
• Skilled in the ability to follow oral and written instructions/directions.
• Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information.
• Capacity to interact with people who are under physical and/or emotional stress.
• Aptitude in the use of a computer to type, and perform basic computer skills, procedures, and guidelines.
• Skilled in making decisions and responding quickly in an emergency and/or dangerous situation while remaining calm.
• Talent for establishing and maintaining harmonious working relationships and dealing tactfully with others.

• Ability to demonstrate a positive, non‑judgmental, and accepting attitude toward individuals with substance use disorder.
• Self‑motivated with strong organizational skills and superior attention to detail.
• Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency.

The Department of Mental Health (DMH) in collaboration with the Department of Public Health (DPH) Bureau of Substance Addiction Services operates a statewide Recovery from Addictions Program (RAP) for individuals civilly committed by the courts for substance use treatment for up to 90 days (“Section 35…