Crisis Intervention & Peer Recovery Specialist

Care Plus NJ, Inc.; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Coverage

Life & AD&D insurance

STD & LTD coverage

Generous Vacation, Personal, and Sick 

401k Plan and Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount and Rewards Program

Job summary

CarePlus NJ, Inc. is seeking a Peer Recovery Specialist to respond to adults in Bergen and Passaic Counties as part of the 988 Suicide Crisis Lifeline, providing non-clinical support and crisis de-escalation 24/7. The role focuses on mentoring and guiding individuals toward recovery.

You will collaborate with Crisis Response Workers, coordinate care, and help connect clients with ongoing mental health and SUD services, aiming to stabilize crises and reduce emergency responses.

Qualifications

• Lived recovery experience of at least 2 years.
• At least 2 years of field experience working with adults in the community.
• Credentialing by one of the listed entities is required.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability under agency policy.

Responsibilities

• Respond to adults in Bergen and/or Passaic County on dispatch by the 988 Lifeline, providing timely crisis intervention.
• Coordinate care with a Crisis Response Worker and link to ongoing community services.
• Provide transportation to crisis stabilization centers when safe and voluntary.
• Refer individuals to services to mitigate future crisis risk.
• Document progress in assigned databases with entries dated and authenticated.

Skills

Lived recovery experience

Valid driver's license

Education

Addiction Professional Certification Board

Mental Health Association in New Jersey

Association for Addiction Professionals

Certified Wellness Coach

Community Mental Health Associate

Job description

CarePlus NJ, Inc. is seeking a Peer Recovery Specialist to respond to adults in Bergen and Passaic Counties as part of the 988 Suicide Crisis Lifeline, providing non-clinical support and crisis de-escalation 24/7. The role focuses on mentoring and guiding individuals toward recovery.

You will collaborate with Crisis Response Workers, coordinate care, and help connect clients with ongoing mental health and SUD services, aiming to stabilize crises and reduce emergency responses.