Texas Health Resources·Mansfield, Texas
Provide high-quality patient care using therapeutic communication and active listening. Collaborate with the Wellness and Recovery care team and nursing staff to deliver multidisciplinary treatment.
Addiction Recovery Specialist – Recovery and Wellness Bring your passion to Texas Health So We Are Better + Together! Work location: Addiction Recovery Center, 240 North Miller Road Mansfield, TX 76063 Work hours: PRN; day/night and weekend availability required. Shift 6:45 - 7:15 Department highlights: · Flexible schedules · Creative therapies providing personal expression and multidisciplinary treatment · A collaborative team approach
Here’s What You Need · High school diploma or equivalent. · One year of experience in substance abuse or as a patient care technician is required.
Alternatively, a high school diploma or equivalent with CNA certification is required.
Alternatively, an associate's degree in mental health or another healthcare-related field is required. · One year of experience in substance abuse and/or addiction is preferred. · BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required And · CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training 30 Days Required And AHAFA - American Heart Association First Aid Certification must be maintained 90 Days Required What You Will Do · 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.
Additional perks of being a Texas Health Behavioral Health Therapis · Benefits include 401k, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Programs, as well as other benefits. · Delivery of high-quality patient care · Strong Unit Based Council (UBC). · A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
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Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with either one year of substance abuse/patient care experience, a CNA certification, or an associate's degree in a healthcare field. Mandatory certifications include BCLS, CPI, and AHA First Aid.
Market context
Behavioral-health openings in Texas often favor licensed clinicians because employers need candidates who can step into patient-facing care with minimal onboarding. Competition is shaped by the required master’s degree, Texas license, and preferred psychiatric experience, plus CPR and CPI certifications. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, then confirm your license type and highlight any psychiatric or crisis-care experience in your application.
