Recovery Coach - Adams Park

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services • Grand Rapids, MI

9d • $18 - $25

About The Position

The Peer Support Specialist/Recovery Coach brings a unique perspective to treatment through personal experience with mental illness and/or substance abuse. Drawing on personal recovery, the coach offers hope and support to people served in residential and outpatient settings. Through coaching and mentoring, the role builds connections, encourages personal responsibility, and serves as a role model in recovery and wellness. The coach supports people in regaining control over their lives and recovery, and is an essential member of multidisciplinary treatment teams.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED at minimum.
• Life experience that allows the individual to identify as a peer and/or coach.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats.
• Current Certified Peer Support Specialist and/or Recovery Coach certification, or ability to obtain Michigan Peer Support Specialist Certification after hire, may be required.
• Some programs may require the candidate to have been served by the public mental health system.
• May be required to have been diagnosed with a mental illness or substance abuse.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of post-high-school education in behavioral sciences may be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use personal recovery experiences to offer hope, encouragement, and reassurance to people served.
• Participate in clinical and staff meetings as assigned.
• Participate in person-centered planning when requested by people served.
• Work with program leadership to implement program changes using evidence-based practices to improve service quality and outcomes.
• Help people served actively participate in treatment, practice self-advocacy, and take responsibility for their recovery and wellness.
• Document interactions in the electronic medical record and coordinate with other treatment team members as needed.
• Provide individual and/or group services that promote independence, community inclusion, and productivity.
• Assist with benefits applications, housing, budgeting skills, mentoring programs, Wellness Recovery Action Plans, care coordination, medical advocacy, and follow-up after psychiatric hospitalization or detox/residential admissions, as applicable.
• Work with the interdisciplinary team to provide appropriate care and treatment.
• Schedule and lead group programming as needed and complete required group paperwork.
• Provide formal or impromptu training to direct care staff and other team members on recovery-oriented approaches as needed.
• Learn and help accomplish patients’ treatment plans and goals.
• Support and promote a recovery-focused environment and person-centered approach.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
• 403(b) retirement match contribution by Pine Rest
• Generous PTO for full- and part-time employees
• Tuition assistance and loan forgiveness
• Employee Assistance Program with free and discounted services, including therapy, legal, accounting, and gym membership services
• Davenport University tuition discounts for employees and family members

What This Job Offers

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