Addiction Recovery Specialist

Lifepoint Health; Arkansas; On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

PTO & Disability

Tuition Assistance

401(k)

Well-being Programs

Professional Development

Job summary

Lifepoint Behavioral Health is seeking an Addiction Recovery Specialist to provide person-centered peer support and mentorship to individuals with mental health and substance use challenges. You will lead groups, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and apply trauma-informed care to promote patient well-being.

The role requires lived experience with recovery and credentialing in Arkansas Peer Recovery, with opportunities for professional development and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Active CPRS/APRS credentials preferred or PIT with plan to complete hours and exam.
• Experience with peer support and mental health recovery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered peer support and mentorship.
• Lead peer-led groups on mental health coping strategies and resilience.
• Attend treatment team meetings to share patient perspectives and advocate for patient dignity.
• Apply trauma-informed care and active listening to support patients and staff.

Skills

Peer support

Trauma-informed care

Active listening

Group facilitation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Lifepoint Behavioral Health

Addiction Recovery Specialist

Facility Name: Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital

Schedule: 5x8 | Days | Monday to Friday | 8am - 5pm

Your experience matters

Lifepoint Behavioral Health is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Addiction Recovery Specialist joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier® Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

As an Addiction Recovery Specialist who excels in this role:

Will provide person‑centered peer support and mentorship to individuals experiencing mental health and re‑occurring challenges.

What You'll Do

• Conduct person‑centered, one‑on‑one coaching utilizing evidence‑based practices.
• Lead peer‑led support groups focused on mental health coping strategies, emotional regulation, resilience, and secondary substance use awareness.
• Attend multidisciplinary treatment team meetings to present patient perspectives and advocate for self‑determination and dignity in care.
• Apply trauma‑informed care and active listening to provide calming presence and aid clinical staff during patient distress.
• Assist patients in building discharge wellness plans and bridging transitions to local community mental health centers, outpatient care, housing, and regional peer networks.
• Adhere strictly to the Arkansas Peer Recovery Code of Ethics, maintaining rigorous boundaries, patient confidentiality, and proper electronic medical records (EMR) documentation.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time andpart‑time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑and‑long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well‑being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Additional requirements include:

• Lived Experience:Minimum two (2) years of sustained, personal recovery from mental health conditions, substance use disorder, or co‑occurring disorder.
• Arkansas State Credential:
  • Must hold an active Core Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) or Advance Peer Recovery Specialist (APRS) credential issued via the Arkansas Peer Recovery Program/NAADAC.
  • Alternative: Must be actively registered as a Peer-in-Training (PIT) with a documented path to complete required 500 experience hours and pass the national exam within six (6) to twelve (12) months of hire.

EEOC Statement

"Lifepoint Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Behavioral Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community‑based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post‑acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.