26-11630 Peer Recovery Coach AMHS/CS

CMHA • Lansing, MI

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

CMHA-CEI is a Michigan Certified Bronze Level Veteran Friendly Employer, and we encourage active military service members, veterans, and their family members to apply. 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 and 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.

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 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