Consumer Recovery Specialist

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services•Tulsa, OK

26d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

CONSUMER RECOVERY SPECIALIST Join a team that CARES! Here at ODMHSAS, we believe in I.C.A.R.E. – Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our mission is to promote healthy communities and provide the highest quality care to enhance the well-being of all Oklahomans. We take that very seriously – because we care! About the Position : We are actively seeking a Consumer Recovery Specialist that will work as a part of the treatment team by developing and maintaining a supportive relationship with consumers in order to address strengths, goals and barriers to recovery. This includes performing duties such as monitoring recovery progress toward treatment goals, de-escalation activities, participation in recovery, wellness and social skills groups and developing and managing other group activities.

Requirements

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of an associate degree, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position and as such have a valid driver’s license.
Upon a conditional offer of employment, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services applicants must submit to a physical examination and shall meet the physical examination requirements of occasionally lifting/carrying 50 pounds and able to push and pull a maximum force of 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Preference may be given for participation in DMHSAS-sponsored Consumer Recovery Specialist certificate program.

Responsibilities

monitoring recovery progress toward treatment goals
de-escalation activities
participation in recovery, wellness and social skills groups
developing and managing other group activities

Benefits

Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations
Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care
Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs
11 paid holidays
15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year
Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match
Longevity Bonus for years of service
Student Loan repayment options
Training opportunities for CEU requirements