What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Recovery Specialist - FT for Inpatient Addiction Treatment position at Hudson Behavioral Health?
Exciting opportunity to join our established and expanding organization. Accredited by The Joint Commission, Hudson Behavioral Health is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization providing Behavioral Health Treatment in Salisbury, Maryland. Since its inception in 1980, Hudson Behavioral Health has been providing cutting edge treatment for Substance Use and other co-occurring disorders. Our services include Detoxification, Inpatient Rehabilitation, Partial Hospitalization, Treatment, 3.1 Housing and Outpatient Mental Health.
We are looking for a Peer Recovery Specialist who can work Sunday-Thursday.
Sunday/Monday 7:30am-4pm.
Tuesday - Thursday, 12Noon-8:30pm.
Responsibilities:
Relate to individuals as an advocate, promoting person-centered recovery and wellness support services.
Serve as a voice of the individual in team/clinical meeting
Serve as a role model.
Meet with individuals to provide peer mentoring, linkages to resources, and share (as appropriate) his or her personal recovery story, and provide hope.
Recognize and maintain professional and personal boundaries.
Practice non-judgmental behavior.
Educate through shared experiences.
Support the development of effective communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
On call crisis intervention, including assisting in AMA blocks at all levels of care (evenings and weekends probable).
Our Benefit Package includes:
Generous Paid Leave
401K like retirement (503-C) with company matching of 4%.
Competitive Salary
PTO (Vacation Pay, Holiday Pay, and Sick Pay)
Health Insurance with FHSA
Life Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Care
Disability Insurance
Gym Membership Reimbursement
Referral Benefits
Requirements:High School Diploma or its equivalent.
A minimum of 2 years of personal or professional experience in the field of Addiction.
Peer Certification or currently eligible or willing to work towards peer support certification within 1 year of hire date.
Valid driver’s license with no more than 2 violations.
Salary : $19 - $21