Peer Recovery Specialist

The Peer Recovery Specialist position counsels and advises individuals with alcohol, tobacco, drug, and/or other addictions, such as gambling or and eating disorders. May counsel individuals, families or groups or engage in prevention programs. 

Benefits:

• Free Medical, Dental & Vision
• 403 (B) retirement match
• Life insurance, EAP
• Tuition Reimbursement
• SEIU Union
• Flexible Spending Account
• Continued workforce development & training
• Opportunities for growth 

Qualifications:

Education & Experience                                

• Bachelor’s degree or AA
• Minimum of two years’ experience as a Substance Abuse Counselor or work-related experience in a community behavioral health environment.
• Experience and knowledge of multi-ethnic and underserved communities.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English (Preferred).
• Demonstrated experience in a Managed Care setting or Drug Medical setting.
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral disorders.
• Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.

Licensure/Certification:

• CADC-II 
• Employees are responsible for maintaining individual certifications as required by job function or by law and provide verification and recertification when requested by management. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs a combination, but not necessarily all, of the following duties:

• Counsel clients and patients, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes.
• Complete and maintain accurate records and reports regarding the patients' histories and progress, services provided, and other required information.
• Develop client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and client histories.
• Review and evaluate clients' progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans.
• Interview clients, review records, and confer with other professionals to evaluate individuals' mental and physical condition, and to determine their suitability for participation in a specific program.
• Intervene as advocate for clients or patients to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
• Provide clients or family members with information about addiction issues and about available services and programs, making appropriate referrals when necessary.
• Modify treatment plans to comply with changes in client status.
• Coordinate counseling efforts with mental health professionals and other health professionals such as doctors, nurses, and social workers.
• Plan and implement follow-up and aftercare programs for clients to be discharged from treatment programs.
• Conduct chemical dependency program orientation sessions.
• Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting clients or patients.
• Participate in case conferences and staff meetings.
• Coordinate activities with courts, probation officers, community services and other post-treatment agencies.
• Confer with family members or others close to clients to keep them informed of treatment planning and progress.
• Follow progress of discharged patients to determine effectiveness of treatments.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor.

St. John’s Community Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer