Peer Recovery Specialist
About The Position
The Peer Recovery Specialist will provide recovery support and peer coaching to program participants and will be required to attend Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) State mandated trainings delineating peer role functions, competencies, responsibilities, and orientation to DMHAS treatment initiatives. This role is part of the Coordinated Specialty Care and Community Integration program, which provides comprehensive services including evidence-based pharmacological treatment, supported employment and education services, individual and group psychotherapy, case management, family therapy, and recovery support in the community and clinical settings. This program services individuals ages 15-35 who have an ESMI diagnosis.
Requirements
- Must have 2 years’ experience in the guiding principles of recovery that assist individuals to improve health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and to reach full potentials
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of an Associates’ degree is preferred
- CPRS (Certified Peer Recovery Specialist) certification is preferred
Responsibilities
- Works with individuals to support and strengthen their capacity to engage in personal recovery through wellness services, development of recovery plans / wellness recovery action plans, education of navigating treatment social services and recovery support programs.
- Provides both face-to-face and telephone support services based on personal choice and maintain aftercare contacts based on agency procedures.
Benefits
- 3.2 weeks of PTO in the first year
- Medical, vision, dental and life insurance benefits
- 403(b) employee participation and employer match
- 9 Agency-paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
