Certified Recovery Support Specialist

Wellstone; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

RSA retirement participation

457b plan with company match

Paid holidays

PTO accrual

Job summary

New Horizons Recovery Center in Huntsville, AL, seeks a Certified Peer Support Specialist (CRSS) to help clients through recovery using personal experience and evidence-based peer services.

You will work with staff, maintain documentation, and follow treatment plans while sharing experiences to promote hope and lasting recovery.

Qualifications

• Certification by ADMH as a Peer Specialist.
• Minimum two years of recovery.
• Ability to follow established protocol & work well with others.
• Good verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of community resources & recovery concept.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer services in an individual and/or group setting as needed.
• Assist consumers in identifying barriers to their recovery and relapse warning signs.
• Assist consumers in understanding their mental illness & developing support systems that aid the recovery process.
• Share personal experience with mental illness and/or SUDs as appropriate and serve as a role model in promoting recovery.
• Provide and bill for peer services as medically necessary & according to established individual treatment plan.
• Maintain necessary administrative & clinical documentation of service activities.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Knowledge of community resources

HEART values

Education

ADMH Peer Specialist certification

Job description

Job Description: At New Horizons Recovery Center, we care for clients struggling with substance use disorders (SUDs). The Certified Peer Support Specialist (CRSS) will work closely with staff in developing and administering the proper treatment for our clients. This may include helping clients in learning, living, belonging and healing through a strengths-based individualized team process that facilitates progress and strengthens resiliency. The CRSS will serve as a bridge between individuals, community resources, and treatment providers, fostering trust and promoting client’s long-term recovery by utilizing personal recovery experiences. This position will be working Monday - Wednesday, 8:00AM - 8:00pm and Thursday 8:00AM - 12:00PM.What you'll be doing:Provide peer services in an individual and/or group setting as needed.Assist consumers in identifying barriers to their recovery and relapse warning signs.Assist consumers in understanding their mental illness & developing support systems that will aid in the recovery process.Share personal experience with mental illness and/or SUDs as appropriate and serve as a role model in promoting recovery.Provide and bill for peer services as medically necessary & according to established individual treatment plan.Maintain necessary administrative & clinical documentation of service activities.Complete other duties as assigned.This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and is not designed to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible duties, tasks, or responsibilities that are required of the employee as they may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.What we're looking for:Certification by ADMH as a Peer SpecialistMinimum two years of recoveryAbility to follow established protocol & work well with othersAbility to follow ongoing training & supervision requirementsGood verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skillsKnowledge of community resources & recovery conceptDemonstrates HEART while working with clients & co-workers (Helpfulness, Encouragement, Acceptance, Respect & Timeliness)Reliable transportation with good five-year motor vehicle recordBenefitsWhat we offer:Competitive medical, dental, and vision premiumsState Retirement participation through RSA plus an optional 457b plan with a company matchNine (9) paid holidays throughout the yearAbility to continually accrue up to 15 days of PTO a year (unused rolls over)Company-paid Group Life and AD&D insurance and Long-Term DisabilityLicensure reimbursementTuition discounts through learning partnerships with Athens State University, Capella University, and Wallace State Community CollegeWe are compassionate towards those impacted by behavioral health disorders.We are dedicated to one another through collaboration and teamwork.We are optimistic problem-solvers who do what it takes to get the job done.