Certified Recovery Coach & Peer Support Specialist

Rimrock Foundation; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Rimrock Foundation is seeking a Certified Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist (CBPHSS) in Billings, MT. You will draw on personal recovery experiences to support patients, mentor them toward recovery goals, and connect them with resources while ensuring adherence to regulations.

The role requires facilitating emotional and informational support, completing documentation, and modeling recovery values. Schedule is Fridays through Tuesdays, 9am–6pm, with a focus on ongoing patient empowerment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be in recovery for two years.
• Must have completed a state approved Peer Support Training Program and obtained Certification.
• Must have 1 hour of clinical supervision for every 20 hours worked.
• Must complete 20 continuing education credits per year pertaining to SUD or mental health services.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional, informational, instrumental, and affiliation support to patients.
• Assist patients in setting recovery goals and action plans.
• Aid patients in problem solving and connect to recovery resources.
• Complete required documentation (spreadsheets, progress notes, DAPs, surveys).
• Provide assistance with collateral issues including criminal justice and coexisting health challenges.
• Encourage education and employment advancement and sober problem solving.
• Model core recovery values (tolerance, acceptance, gratitude).
• Teach/ demonstrate self-expression and reflection.
• Assist patients in accepting life changes necessary for recovery and personal development.

Skills

Empathy

Written communication

Verbal communication

Relating to real-life experiences

Computer skills

Willingness to share personal stories

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2 years in recovery

State-approved Peer Support Training Program and Certification

Clinical supervision 1 hour per 20 hours worked

Continuing education credits (SUD/mental health)

Job description

Rimrock Foundation is seeking a Certified Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist (CBPHSS) in Billings, MT. You will draw on personal recovery experiences to support patients, mentor them toward recovery goals, and connect them with resources while ensuring adherence to regulations.

The role requires facilitating emotional and informational support, completing documentation, and modeling recovery values. Schedule is Fridays through Tuesdays, 9am–6pm, with a focus on ongoing patient empowerment.