Recovery Advisor II - PROs

Equinox Inc•City of Albany, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Equinox is a non-profit human services organization in the Capital Region with over 40 years of experience providing innovative and effective programs that change lives and help individuals move towards recovery, healing, and independence. The Personalized Recovery Oriented Services (PROS) program is based on the latest evidence-based practices in psychiatric rehabilitation, integrating treatment, skills training, vocational rehabilitation, and support. In a supportive environment, participants are actively involved in their services, including goal setting and recovery plan development. The program emphasizes participant and family involvement, outcome evaluation, community engagement, adult education, and finding meaningful employment to enhance overall quality of life and mental health.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling.
In possession of a New York State Limited Permit to practice under the supervision of a qualified licensed practitioner.
Knowledge of co-occurring disorder treatment and recovery concepts.
Able to sit for long periods of time.
Occasional lifting of 20 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Valid NYS Drivers License preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain a designated caseload of program participants.
Provide individual intake interviews, assessments, recovery planning and provide individual recovery services.
Provide targeted psychotherapy or evidence based practice as indicated by participant need.
Facilitate recovery oriented group services.
Provide other individual recovery services as required, including assisting participants with securing benefits, housing, employment, and other basic needs.
Provide all services within the values and mission of Equinox.
Accurately document all services and maintain timely case records within agency policies and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate with other PROS staff the provision of crisis services and co-occurring disorder treatment.
Coordinate participant recovery efforts with collateral contacts and other treatment providers.
Promote participants community integration and inclusion.
Keep any certifications current and active.
Attend Workshops, conferences and trainings to maintain limited permit as well as requested by the Program Manager.
Supervision of internship students.
Exercise good professional judgment.
Maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
Demonstrate reliability and conscientiousness.
Strong communication and team building skills.
Implementation of agency policies/decisions.
Demonstrate good organization and time management skills.
Other duties as assigned.