26-11630 Peer Recovery Coach AMHS/CS

Community Mental Health Authority • Lansing, MI

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Coordinator of Crisis Services, this role will serve individuals requiring an enhanced level of support for substance use disorders and/or Co-occurring disorders who access CMHA-CEI’s Crisis Services. The Recovery Coach will serve as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator to individuals seeking recovery to help access services and supports, prevent relapse and promote long-term recovery. This position is responsible for carrying out all activities of the program/sub-unit in such a manner that fulfills CMHA-CEI’s mission, policies, and procedures. This position will be a flex position working both in the office and with the expectation to deploy with the mobile staff into the community to meet with individuals who are experiencing a mental health crisis.

Requirements

• Possession of a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Two continuous years in recovery from addiction(s) with experience navigating treatment services and/or prevention.
• Experience receiving publicly funded treatment and recovery services for addiction.
• One year of experience interacting with people with substance use disorder.
• Must possess MDHHS Peer Recovery Coach certification or the MCBAP Certified Peer Recovery Mentor certification.
• Ability to communicate accurately and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license.
• Access to reliable transportation for job-related use.
• Must be 18 years old to apply.
• Must be able to pass a physical exam annually.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Michigan Certified Bronze Level Veteran Friendly Employer, and we encourage active military service members, veterans, and their family members to apply.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator to individuals seeking recovery.
• Help individuals access services and supports.
• Prevent relapse and promote long-term recovery.
• Carry out all activities of the program/sub-unit in such a manner that fulfills CMHA-CEI’s mission, policies, and procedures.
• Work both in the office and deploy with mobile staff into the community to meet with individuals experiencing a mental health crisis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED