Recovery Support Specialist

Community Bridges, INC • Washington, DC

79d • $21 - $27

About The Position

Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral healthcare organization offering a full continuum of care, including a variety of programs throughout Arizona, Oklahoma, and the District of Columbia. Founded in 1982 as a non-profit organization by members of the recovery community in Mesa, Arizona, Community Bridges Inc. has held as its principle mission 'maintaining the dignity of human life' for more than 40 years. The Certified Peer Specialist is an individual who has lived experience in recovery from mental health and substance use disorders. The Certified Peer Specialist provides experience, strength, and hope to individuals, their families, and significant others presenting for care to minimize the emotional impact of treatment and increase the likelihood of recovery along with the likelihood of continued care once discharged. This position also assists in the transition to the most appropriate level of care available in conjunction with the established treatment team, which includes ensuring coordination of care with all parties who are currently involved in the patient’s case and ensuring that family and other social supports identified in the patient’s treatment plan are involved in the discharge planning process.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate Degree or higher preferred.
• Minimum of six months of recovery from substance use and/or mental health disorders required.
• Health Care related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide experience, strength, and hope to individuals and their families.
• Minimize the emotional impact of treatment.
• Increase the likelihood of recovery and continued care post-discharge.
• Assist in the transition to the appropriate level of care.
• Ensure coordination of care with all parties involved in the patient’s case.
• Involve family and social supports in the discharge planning process.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, Supplemental plans.
• Pet Insurance.
• Dependent Care Savings.
• Health Care Savings.
• 401K with employer match - 100% vested upon enrollment.
• Generous PTO accrual.
• Wellness programs.
• Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship Programs.
• Incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees