Recovery Peer Support Specialist / Case Manager

Valley Hope • Grapevine, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Valley Hope of Grapevine is seeking a Recovery Peer Support Specialist / Case Manager to support patients in residential and outpatient addiction treatment. The role plans and assists with continuing care for assigned patients, facilitates rehabilitation group sessions, and helps patients identify and access recovery resources, including housing, education, vocational development, mental health services, community support groups, and medical care. The specialist provides education about substance use disorders, mental illness, and prevention to patients and their families or significant others, and works with relevant external parties such as family members, agencies, managed care organizations, and insurance companies.

The position works under the supervision and direction of the Program Director. It requires timely and accurate patient-record entries, treatment and discharge documentation, and completion of other paperwork. The specialist communicates with onsite supervisors about daily duties and supervisory direction, coordinates with clinical and medical staff regarding patient treatment and status, and logs supervision according to state requirements. The work takes place in a residential treatment facility, includes walking throughout the facility, and involves direct patient contact.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience in a similar position and/or healthcare environment.
• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
• CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences, education, or social work.
• State-specific Peer Support certification, or willingness to complete certification within three months of employment.
• At least one year of recovery experience.
• United States veteran status with proper documentation.
• Knowledge of veteran issues and local and national resources, along with a basic understanding of mental illness and substance use disorders.

Responsibilities

• Plan and assist with implementation of continuing care for assigned patients.
• Facilitate patient rehabilitation group sessions.
• Identify recovery resource needs related to housing, education, vocational development, mental health, community support groups, and medical care, and assist patients in accessing those resources.
• Educate patients, family members, and significant others about substance use disorders, mental illness, and prevention.
• Work with relevant and interested external parties, including family members, agencies, managed care organizations, and insurance companies.
• Accurately and promptly record treatment activities and patient observations in patient records and complete required paperwork.
• Complete clinical documentation, including discharge materials, accurately and in a timely manner.
• Communicate with the onsite supervisor about daily duties and supervisory direction.
• Communicate with clinical supervisors, clinical staff, and medical staff regarding patients’ treatment and status.
• Log all supervision as required by state requirements.

Benefits

• Medical coverage, with Valley Hope paying up to 85% of premiums.
• Dental and vision plans at competitive rates.
• Up to 27 days of PTO, based on position and tenure.
• Eight paid holidays, including a personal day.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Tuition assistance.
• Student loan repayment support.
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
• HSA and FSA options.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed