What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recovery Specialist - Sign On Bonus position at Meridian Behavioral Health?
Site: Meadow Creek, Women's Residential Treatment Facility in Pine City, MN
Shift:
- 1st shift 7:00am - 3:30pm Full-time 1.0 FTE
- *2nd shift 3:00pm - 11:30pm Full-time 1.0 FTE $0.75 per hour weekdays & $1.25 per hour weekends shift differential
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$500 sign-on bonus!
Meridian Behavioral Health LLC is a leader in behavioral health care and addiction recovery services. This an entry level position whose most significant requirement is that you have compassion for our patients. Whether you’re a server wanting to get out of the industry or a seasoned healthcare worker interested in working with a different patient population, we find this position is extremely rewarding and a good stepping stone for a career in mental health and/or addiction recovery.
How Our Staff Describes the Job:
A RS makes sure that things are running smoothly throughout the facility. Making sure that documentation is being done, making sure patients are making it to group and following facility rules, relaying any patient information to clinical staff. A RS works with people while maintaining healthy boundaries and ensures the environment remains therapeutic. – Anna at Oakridge (Rochester, MN)
A Recovery Specialist does many things. One day they could be driving all day, the next doing an admit and going through patient belongings and the next time they could be monitoring the patients. – Christy at Tapestry (St. Paul, MN)
The Only Requirements Are:
- That you have a valid driver’s license.
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- Be at least one year free from chemical abuse problems.
Recommended Qualities and Experience:
A positive attitude. A strong teamwork mindset. A sense of ownership over tasks and problems. A strong sense of empathy. A desire to help patients and coworkers. Reliability. – Darnell at Lake Shore (Mahtomedi, MN)
Anything that involves customer service or patient care. – Aaliyah at Meadow Creek (Pine City, MN)
Caring but not enabling, follow the rules to better patient’s recovery, bring structure in their lives. – Josiah at Meadow Creek (Pine City, MN)
Why We Enjoy This Job:
It’s great to see a patient “get it.” I only recommend this job to special friends, it isn't for everyone, it takes a lot out of you, and you have to be very stable with your own recovery, if you’re in recovery. – DeShawn at Latitudes (St. Paul, MN)
This job is rewarding and my co-workers are fantastic. - Isabella at Meadow Creek (Pine City, MN)
It is the most rewarding job in the world. – Michelle at New Beginnings (Waverly, MN)
Benefits Include:
- Competitive pay
- 20 days of paid-time-off 6 paid holidays
- Health, dental, and vision insurance HSA/FSA
- 401(k) – ROTH and traditional options
- Career path opportunities
- Discount with Verizon cell phone plans
- Tuition reimbursement and discounted tuition at select colleges
- A job with a sense of purpose as you help people on their path to recovery
Come join us and see the difference you’ll make!
Meridian Behavioral Health provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Job Type: Full-time
