Recovery Peer Support Specialist / Case Manager
About The Position
Valley Hope of Grapevine is seeking a Recovery Peer Support Specialist / Case Manager to support patients receiving residential and outpatient addiction treatment. The role plans and assists with continuing care, facilitates rehabilitation groups, and helps patients identify and access recovery resources. It provides education to patients and their families about substance use disorders, mental illness, and prevention, and coordinates with relevant external parties and internal clinical and medical staff. The position works under the supervision and direction of the Program Director and is based in a residential treatment facility, with walking throughout the facility and direct patient contact. The stated schedule is Wednesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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 ability to complete certification within three months of employment.
- At least one year of experience in recovery.
- 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 patients’ recovery resource needs, including 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 promptly.
- 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 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).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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