Certified Peer Recovery Specialist - Community Impact

New Season; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early morning hours

Competitive pay

Generous PTO

Health, Dental, and Life Insurance

401k with match

Education/tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses (up to $2,000)

Job summary

New Season Treatment Centers in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist to provide direct peer-to-peer services to individuals with substance use disorders. You will advocate for patients, offer encouragement, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support recovery.

The role emphasizes empowerment, documentation, and connecting patients with community resources; requires a High school diploma and state Peer Recovery certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with state-required Peer Recovery certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop problem-solving skills to respond to challenging experiences in recovery.
• Model coping and self-help strategies to individuals or groups of patients to overcome fears, anxieties, urges, or triggers.
• Assist patients in daily decisions, crisis intervention as necessary.
• Identify personal goals and objectives for recovery and sobriety.
• Support clinic staff in identifying and coordinating resources conducive to recovery.
• Assist patients in creating personal recovery plans.
• Meet with patients to provide advice and support in accordance with treatment plans.
• Coordinate support services on a regular basis.
• Assist patients in obtaining and utilizing clinic- and community-based services that support recovery needs.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

New Season Treatment Centers in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist to provide direct peer-to-peer services to individuals with substance use disorders. You will advocate for patients, offer encouragement, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support recovery.

The role emphasizes empowerment, documentation, and connecting patients with community resources; requires a High school diploma and state Peer Recovery certification.