Team Lead - Peer Recovery Specialist

Aspire Indiana Health • Indianapolis, IN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Team Lead - Peer Recovery Specialist will utilize a strengths-based, recovery-focused approach in a professional manner to teach adults living with substance abuse and/or serious mental illness the skills they need in order to reach their individual recovery goals and to connect to their community. This position will assist with the coordination of client assignment to Outpatient Recovery Coaches and Peers at staffing, will work the Clinical Manager with new referrals for Recovery Coach and Peer Recovery Coach services and will assist in staff training and supervision for the team. This position will also take part in the respective county’s Problem Solving Court system as a Peer representative from Aspire’s Addictions Services program. To ensure meaningful engagement with team members and patients, lived experience in recovery is essential. We seek someone who understands the journey firsthand and can effectively champion support systems that empower and inspire recovery.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Two (2) years of previous experience in a mental health/behavioral health/recovery setting is required
• Lived experience in recovery is required

Nice To Haves

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field from a college/university accredited by the US Department of Education preferred
• Team Lead or Supervisor experience in a medical or behavioral health setting preferred
• Basic knowledge of problem solving court systems preferred
• Certified Peer Support Professional (CPSP), Certified Peer Recovery Coach, Community Health Worker or other related certifications preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist with the coordination of client assignment to Outpatient Recovery Coaches and Peers at staffing.
• Work with the Clinical Manager with new referrals for Recovery Coach and Peer Recovery Coach services.
• Assist in staff training and supervision for the team.
• Take part in the respective county’s Problem Solving Court system as a Peer representative from Aspire’s Addictions Services program.

Benefits

• Group Medical (PPO and HSA Plans)
• Affordable visits, labs, and prescriptions through Aspire Indiana Health clinics
• Health Savings Account
• Group Dental and Vision Plans
• Prescription coverage, including low copays on all covered medications through select pharmacy locations
• Employee Wellness Program
• Group Life, AD&D Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Short Term Disability
• Paid-Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Bereavement
• Retirement Plan with generous employer match - Up to 6% match
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Your Money Line Financial Wellness Program

What This Job Offers

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