Recovery Nurse at Bridgeway Center, Inc. (BCI) in Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:
This position works with the substance use, mental health, and criminal justice population by providing detoxification,
medication management, recovery counseling, mental health services, and linkage to other Bridgeway Center, Inc. (BCI)
services. This position works alongside counselors to provide individual and group counseling services, teaching
strategies for living a substance free life and aiding in establishing a relapse prevention plan as part of a long-term
approach to recovery.

The clients served in this program have a variety of criminogenic, social, and psychiatric needs which are addressed through coordination between BCI Forensic Counselors, Case Managers, and other external agencies.

The applicant selected for this position must be comfortable routinely working in a team setting and be able to manage the clients on the unit.

The Detoxification (Detox) Unit is funded by revenue appropriated by the State of Florida and Okaloosa County and your employment is contingent upon continued funding of this program.

BCI is seeking applicants for our Detox team. Applicants must have good observation skills, enthusiastic personality, ability to work well
with behavioral health patients, and a true motivation to help others in the community.

Join a dynamic and innovative team who search for empowering ways to improve the quality of life for the people we serve. A career with
BCI as a Recovery Nurse is rewarding and fulfilling because you make a difference every day in the lives of the clients served.

Recovery Nurses provide hands-on care to patients with varying degrees of mental illnesses and/or developmental disabilities. They
perform a vital, front-line function as they observe, treat, and interact with patients. They carry out the Prescribers orders and coordinate
care and services as needed. They report back on how the treatment is working or any unusual symptoms that need professional
attention.

BCI Recovery Nurses take part in both the planning and implementing of patient Treatment Plans. Tasks will include interviewing patients,
assisting patients with questions about their medications, make referrals to other internal BCI departments, assist Prescribers with daily
tasks, and gather information to assist the Prescriber.

New associates receive training, mentoring, and coaching throughout the on-boarding process. This is a weekday position with no
evenings, holiday, or weekend work.

We invite you to further explore this amazing opportunity by submitting your application today.

BENEFITS OFFERED: BCI offers competitive salary and benefits. Benefits include:
Eleven (11) Paid Holidays 17 days per year of PTO 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Health Care / Dependent Care Reimbursement Program Employer Paid $15,000.00 Life Insurance Health Insurance Teladoc Vision / Dental Insurance