Peer Recovery Specialist - 500570
About The Position
The Peer Recovery Specialist (PRS) will join the treatment team of The Gambling Clinic(TGC). TGC treatment provides comprehensive care and support for those seeking to change their gambling through individual treatment services. The PRS will be a trusted confidant, role model, and mentor to assigned TGC clients by sharing their own lived experiences with personal recovery from addiction and by providing feedback on the recovery process under the structure and guidance of the TGC program. The PRS is responsible for helping clients at TGC achieve individualized treatment and recovery goals. This person will assist the TGC team in conducting outreach activities that improve access to TGC services for all Tennesseans and promote general awareness of gambling-related problems. This position will work closely with TGC clinicians and follow the leadership of TGC Directors and TGC coordinator. The PRS plays an integral role in the TGC treatment team by helping maximize the success of each TGC client while simultaneously contributing to the growth of the research evidence to support peer work in gambling treatment systems. This position is contingent upon grant funding.
Requirements
- At least one year of experience supporting individuals in achieving personal recovery goals related to substance use, gambling, or other addiction-related disorders. Must be eligible for certification as a peer recovery specialist. Current TN certification preferred
- A valid, state-issued driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or a related field.
- Experience working with individuals who have a gambling or behavioral addiction. May be substituted for experience with substance use disorder addiction.
- Knowledge of cognitive-behavioral models of behavior change.
- Certification as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist.
- Experience with program evaluation, quality metrics, and outcome data tracking
Responsibilities
- helping clients at TGC achieve individualized treatment and recovery goals
- assisting the TGC team in conducting outreach activities that improve access to TGC services
- promoting general awareness of gambling-related problems
- contributing to the growth of the research evidence to support peer work in gambling treatment systems
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
