Certified Recovery Mentor
About The Position
Bridgeway Community Health is seeking a qualified Certified Recovery Mentor to join their Residential treatment team. This role is crucial in supporting addiction recovery, problem gambling treatment, mental health therapy, and primary medical care through a holistic approach. The Recovery Mentor will be the initial point of contact for incoming clients, focusing on building supportive relationships and assisting clients in enrolling in services and connecting with a primary counselor. Key aspects of the role include advocacy, community education, providing information and resources, and collaborating with counselors to offer a treatment team approach.
Requirements
- Peer Support Specialist (PSS) Certification 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.
- Ability to work flexible hours.
- Ability to work independently, have effective oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills and strong organizational skills.
- Ability 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.
Responsibilities
- Transports and escorts clients to various appointments related to treatment using personal or company vehicles.
- Demonstrates, through role-modeling, 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.
- Assists the treatment team in documenting the progress of the client to completion of the program including coordination of services with criminal justice partners.
- 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.
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
