Addiction Recovery Specialist

Lifepoint Health®; White Hall (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance and loan help

401(k) with company match

Wellness programs

Job summary

Lifepoint Behavioral Health is seeking an Addiction Recovery Specialist to provide person-centered peer support and mentorship within Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital. You will engage individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges, applying trauma-informed care and evidence-based coaching to promote recovery and dignity in care.

Responsibilities include leading groups, collaborating in MDT meetings, supporting discharge planning, and linking patients to local community

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum two years of sustained personal recovery from mental health conditions, substance use disorder, or co-occurring disorder.
• Active CPRS or APRS credential via Arkansas Peer Recovery Program/NAADAC; or PIT with path to 500 hours and exam within 6–12 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered, one-on-one coaching using evidence-based practices.
• Lead peer-led groups on coping strategies, emotional regulation, resilience, and secondary substance use awareness.
• Attend MDT meetings to present patient perspectives and advocate for self-determination and dignity in care.
• Apply trauma-informed care and active listening to support staff during patient distress.
• Assist patients in building discharge wellness plans and linking to community resources.
• Maintain ethics, confidentiality, and EMR documentation in line with Arkansas Peer Recovery Code.

Skills

Peer support

Mentorship

Trauma-informed care

Active listening

Advocacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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 and part-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.