What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Recovery Specialist / BHT - Parsippany, NJ position at Legacy Healing Center?
Job description
Legacy Healing North Jersey is seeking Peer Recovery Specialists to support our clients throughout their journey in sobriety.
Experience is a plus but not required, if you are an empathic, highly motivated, and passionate individual, we will provide you with the skills needed to succeed. We are a fast-growing company with a lot of room for growth.
We look forward to you joining our team!
We are a DFWP and EOE.
Responsibilities:
- Work daily with patients to provide support, encouragement, and guidance.
- Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism with patients and staff at all times.
- Document patient information as appropriate.
- Assist in emergency situations as directed.
- Ensure patients attend scheduled groups and activities.
- Transport patients to and from locations daily.
- Understand and maintain confidentiality of patient information and records.
- Recognize crisis situations and provide appropriate interventions based on training and experience.
- The position requires walking and standing for long periods of times.
Qualifications:
- Customer service experience preferred.
- Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Experience with KIPU is desired but not mandatory
- Minimum of one-year professional experience in mental health/behavioral healthcare field preferred.
- Ability to maintain a flexible schedule.
- Valid Driver’s License with a good driving record.
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $23.00-$25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Substance abuse: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $25
