What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Recovery Specialist - Austin/Scottsburg, IN position at LifeSpring Health Systems?
Put your passion for compassion to work at LifeSpring Health Systems! We're the community mental health center serving eleven counties in Southern Indiana for more than 50 years. You will work directly with individuals who are overcoming mental illness and addiction, teaching them the skills they need to navigate life successfully. We treat the whole person with an integrated approach, and now offer basic medical care through our Federally Qualified Health Center. Our team atmosphere affords you the opportunity to collaborate with experienced licensed therapists and specialists and to provide the highest quality of care for clients. We offer competitive salaries, flexible schedule options, a chance to move up in the organization, and a full benefits package including generous paid time off.
Don’t want to be stuck in an office? Case Managers spend the majority of their time in the community! Student loans? See if you qualify for loan forgiveness programs! In school? Earn while you learn through tuition assistance! Getting back on your feet? We're a caring group of people and welcome you! Changing careers? Let us show you how rewarding our work is and how much good you can do. Non-traditional? We are a progressive organization, dedicated to helping people - including our staff - be successful!
LifeSpring Health Systems is seeking a full time Peer Recovery Specialist for our offices in Scottsburg and Austin, IN. For this position, a Bachelor's degree is preferred. Certified Recovery Specialist is required or willingness to get it. The Peer Recovery Specialist will provide guidance, coaching and support to people in active use and throughout their individual recovery process to establish a recovery plan, increase positive social support, and advocate on behalf of clients when necessary. This position will also serve as a referral source to a variety of service providers throughout the area.
Benefits include:
- Kentucky residents using tolled bridges in commute receive a stipend to defray this cost
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life and Long Term Disability insurance
- Short Term Disability insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan Pension Plan
- Tuition Assistance
- Paid Parental Leave
- And more!
Join the team that makes a difference in people's lives!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Bereavement leave
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- mental health: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Certified Recovery Specialist (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Scottsburg, IN 47170 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $19
