What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN - Recovery Support Specialist position at Plum Creek Recovery Ranch?
Job Summary
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated PRN - Recovery Support Specialist to join our dynamic behavioral health team. In this vital role, you will provide compassionate support to individuals navigating recovery from mental health challenges and substance use disorders. Your energetic approach will empower clients through crisis intervention, motivational interviewing, and personalized mentoring, fostering a safe environment for growth and resilience. By utilizing your expertise in behavioral health and addiction counseling, you will help clients develop effective coping strategies and connect with essential resources, promoting lasting recovery and improved well-being.
Responsibilities
- Offer immediate crisis intervention to individuals experiencing mental health or addiction crises, ensuring safety and stabilization.
- Manage crisis situations through effective crisis management techniques, including de-escalation and supportive counseling.
- Conduct behavioral health assessments to identify client needs, strengths, and goals, creating tailored recovery plans.
- Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to encourage clients’ motivation for change and reinforce positive behaviors.
- Provide ongoing mentoring and emotional support to clients throughout their recovery journey, fostering trust and empowerment.
- Document all client interactions accurately within Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with privacy standards.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care, connect clients with community resources, and ensure continuity of support.
Experience
- Prior experience in crisis intervention and crisis management within behavioral health or social work settings is highly desirable.
- Strong background in mental health counseling, addiction counseling, or social work with a focus on recovery support.
- Proficiency in motivational interviewing techniques to motivate behavioral change effectively.
- Familiarity with EHR systems for documentation and case management purposes.
- Knowledge of behavioral health principles, mental health conditions, and substance use disorders.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage clients empathetically while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team dedicated to client-centered care. Join us in making a meaningful difference! This paid position offers an opportunity to influence lives positively while advancing your career in behavioral health support. We value energetic professionals committed to fostering hope, resilience, and recovery for every individual we serve.
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $18