Community Recovery Support Specialist

New Season; Breckenridge Hills (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

New Season Treatment Centers is seeking a Community Support Specialist to join a multidisciplinary team providing community support to patients with opioid use disorder. The role focuses on enhancing recovery, coordinating services, and rebuilding functioning across home, school, work and community settings.

The CSS will work under the Program Director and Clinic team, developing individualized recovery plans, crisis support, and linkage to resources to promote long-term wellness and successful

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, nursing, or a closely related field.
• Entry-level knowledge. (Basic 270 education hours, 300 hour practicum) Must be computer literate and have basic knowledge of all Microsoft products.
• Preferred 500 hours of experience in substance abuse.

Responsibilities

• Provides community support services to patients as required, working with a multidisciplinary treatment team to identify and meet clinical needs and support overall well-being.
• Works with patients to maximize functioning and sustain recovery/resiliency from mental illness and/or substance use disorders.
• Develops discharge and continuing recovery plans to secure a successful transition to continued services.
• Contacts individuals or referral sources after missed appointments to re-engage and promote recovery efforts.
• Provides information and education to individuals about mental illness/serious emotional disturbance and/or substance use disorders and related coping skills.

Skills

Substance abuse experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, nursing, or related field

Job description

New Season Treatment Centers is seeking a Community Support Specialist to join a multidisciplinary team providing community support to patients with opioid use disorder. The role focuses on enhancing recovery, coordinating services, and rebuilding functioning across home, school, work and community settings.

The CSS will work under the Program Director and Clinic team, developing individualized recovery plans, crisis support, and linkage to resources to promote long-term wellness and successful