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Qualified Medication Aide (QMA)
Recovery Support Specialist
Location: Mishawaka, Indiana
Facility: Indiana Treatment Centers
In Partnership With: Ascension Recovery Services
Shifts Available
Indiana Treatment Centers, in partnership with Ascension Recovery Services, is dedicated to assisting individuals on their path to recovery from substance use disorders and related behavioral health challenges.
We are seeking Qualified Medication Aides (QMAs) to join our care team at our Mishawaka facility. In this role, you will function as a Recovery Support Specialist with medication administration responsibilities, working under the supervision of a Licensed Nurse (RN or LPN). You will administer medications in accordance with provider orders, Indiana State regulations, Joint Commission standards, and facility policy while supporting clients in both Detox (ASAM 3.7) and Residential (ASAM 3.5) levels of care.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Required
The base compensation range for this position is $18-$25
This range reflects Ascension Recovery Services’ good faith estimate at the time of posting. Placement within the range will be based on skills, experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity. Candidates should be comfortable with an on-site presence to support collaboration, team leadership, and cross-functional partnership.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
The organization provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require accommodation to perform the essential functions of this position, please notify your supervisor, Human Resources, or the designated ADA Coordinator. Requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to ensure equal employment opportunities.
ARS also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Indiana Treatment Centers and Ascension Recovery Services are Equal Opportunity Employers. We comply with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.
Recovery Support Specialist
Location: Mishawaka, Indiana
Facility: Indiana Treatment Centers
In Partnership With: Ascension Recovery Services
Shifts Available
- 1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
- 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM
- 3rd Shift: 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM Employment Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, PRN
Indiana Treatment Centers, in partnership with Ascension Recovery Services, is dedicated to assisting individuals on their path to recovery from substance use disorders and related behavioral health challenges.
We are seeking Qualified Medication Aides (QMAs) to join our care team at our Mishawaka facility. In this role, you will function as a Recovery Support Specialist with medication administration responsibilities, working under the supervision of a Licensed Nurse (RN or LPN). You will administer medications in accordance with provider orders, Indiana State regulations, Joint Commission standards, and facility policy while supporting clients in both Detox (ASAM 3.7) and Residential (ASAM 3.5) levels of care.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Administer oral, topical, and other non-parenteral medications as delegated by the supervising nurse and in compliance with Indiana QMA regulations
- Accurately document all medication administration in the electronic medical record (EMR)
- Immediately report medication errors, omissions, or variances to the supervising nurse
- Monitor and report client responses to medications, including side effects or adverse reactions
- Assist with medication counts, secure storage, and chain-of-custody procedures
- Support nursing staff with vital signs, patient monitoring, and delegated clinical tasks
- Maintain a safe, respectful, and therapeutic environment aligned with trauma-informed care principles
- Adhere to all Joint Commission, state, and federal regulatory standards
- Participate in required training and maintain active QMA certification
- Uphold the organization’s Code of Ethics and confidentiality requirements
Required
- High School Diploma or GED
- Current Indiana Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) certification
- Completion of CNA certification
- Completion of a state-approved 100-hour QMA course
- Successful completion of written and skills examinations
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire)
- Ability to pass background check and drug screening
- Prior experience in behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, detox, residential care, or long-term care
- Familiarity with trauma-informed care and recovery-oriented environments
- Strong attention to detail and medication safety practices
- Compassionate, calm, and trauma-informed approach to client care
- Clear and effective communication with nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2
- Reliable, punctual, and adaptable in a 24/7 treatment environment
- Behavioral health treatment facility including detox and residential settings
- Regular exposure to clients experiencing withdrawal, emotional distress, or behavioral challenges
- Shifts may include evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, and occasional lifting up to 25 pounds
- Zero unreported medication errors or variances
- Full compliance with Joint Commission, Indiana State, and federal regulations
- Consistent demonstration of company values: respect, integrity, responsibility, and engagement
- Effective collaboration with nursing, clinical, and recovery support teams
- Timely completion of required training and maintenance of QMA certification
The base compensation range for this position is $18-$25
This range reflects Ascension Recovery Services’ good faith estimate at the time of posting. Placement within the range will be based on skills, experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity. Candidates should be comfortable with an on-site presence to support collaboration, team leadership, and cross-functional partnership.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
The organization provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require accommodation to perform the essential functions of this position, please notify your supervisor, Human Resources, or the designated ADA Coordinator. Requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to ensure equal employment opportunities.
ARS also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Indiana Treatment Centers and Ascension Recovery Services are Equal Opportunity Employers. We comply with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.
Salary : $18 - $25