Certified Recovery Mentor - Outpatient Services

Bridgeway Community Health • Salem, OR

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About The Position

Bridgeway Community Health is seeking a Certified Recovery Mentor to join their Outpatient treatment team. This role serves as the first point of contact for incoming clients, focusing on building supportive relationships and assisting clients with enrollment in services and connection to a primary counselor. The position also involves advocacy, community education, and providing information and resources to community organizations regarding addiction.

Requirements

• Peer Support Specialist-Adult Addiction (PSS-AA) Certification with the Oregon Health Authority or Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM) with the Mental Health and Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) is required.
• Personal experience with addiction and recovery processes.
• Experience in assessing and diagnosing substance use disorders is preferred.
• Peer Support Specialist - A (PSS) Certification or Certified Gambling Recovery Mentor (CGRM) or Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM) with the Mental Health and Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO).
• Personal experience with addiction and recovery processes.
• Experience in assessing and diagnosing substance use disorders is preferred.
• Experience must demonstrate knowledge of approaches to support others in addiction recovery and resiliency; competence in mentoring self-directed recovery; and competence in mentoring and transitional integration services for clients in the criminal justice system.
• Must have the ability to work flexible hours.
• Must be able to work independently, have effective oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills and strong organizational skills.
• Must be able to use a computer with well-developed relevant word processing skills.
• Basic understanding of ASAM PPC-2R and DSM.
• A valid driver's license with a good driving record is required.
• Qualified candidates must be able to pass a DHS criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in assessing and diagnosing substance use disorders is preferred.
• Peer Support Specialist - A (PSS) Certification or Certified Gambling Recovery Mentor (CGRM) or Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM) with the Mental Health and Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO).
• Personal experience with addiction and recovery processes.
• Experience in assessing and diagnosing substance use disorders is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transports and escorts clients to various appointments related to treatment using personal or company vehicles.
• Demonstrates through role-modeling and recovery practices, including pro-social thinking and behavior.
• Provides day-to-day coaching on these practices to clients.
• Assists clients in securing community resources and support.
• Connects clients to community resources such as 12-step support meetings, medical/dental services, etc.
• Facilitates mentor support groups.
• Coordinates with team members and community partners to assist the primary counselor in developing specific treatment plans, intervention strategies, and discharge planning.
• Coordinates appropriate case management referrals.
• Serves as an Oregon Health Plan (OHP) application assister as needed to facilitate access to our services.
• Attends staff meetings and works as a team member to identify and implement quality of services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
• 5% employer match 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (Pre & Post-Tax Options)
• Corporate Fitness Membership subsidy
• Employer-Sponsored Life, Accidental Death, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Internal Growth Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed