Recovery Support Specialist

Community Bridges, INC•Washington, DC

2d•$21 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Peer Specialist is an individual who has lived experience in recovery from mental health and substance use disorders. The Certified Peer Specialist provides experience, strength, and hope to individuals, their families, and significant others presenting for care to minimize the emotional impact of treatment and increase the likelihood of recovery along with the likelihood of continued care once discharged. This position also assists in the transition to the most appropriate level of care available in conjunction with the established treatment team, which includes ensuring coordination of care with all parties who are currently involved in the patient’s case and ensuring that family and other social supports identified in the patient’s treatment plan are involved in the discharge planning process.

Requirements

Highschool diploma or GED required.
Minimum of six months of recovery from substance use and/or mental health disorders required.

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree or higher preferred.
Health Care related experience where his or her prior experience would provide adequate exposure to both behavioral and medical crisis situations preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides experience, strength, and hope to individuals, their families, and significant others presenting for care to minimize the emotional impact of treatment and increase the likelihood of recovery along with the likelihood of continued care once discharged.
Assists in the transition to the most appropriate level of care available in conjunction with the established treatment team.
Ensures coordination of care with all parties who are currently involved in the patient’s case.
Ensures that family and other social supports identified in the patient’s treatment plan are involved in the discharge planning process.