Flexible Peer Recovery Coach - Behavioral Health

Behavioral Health Group - BHG; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Benefits package

Bonuses & certifications incentives

Employee discounts

Job summary

Behavioral Health Group (BHG) is hiring a Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) to build trust with patients and aid in their recovery journey. You will provide practical support, educate families, and help patients set and achieve recovery goals.

Requires 2+ years in behavioral health; High School diploma; Peer Recovery certification preferred. Competitive benefits, 20 USD hourly, and growth opportunities are offered at BHG locations nationwide.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in behavioral health.
• Peer Recovery or Peer Recovery Coach certification preferred.
• High School degree or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical support, mentoring, advocacy, and problem-solving.
• Educate patients and families on mental illness and addiction.
• Collect and report data as required.
• Assist patients in setting and achieving recovery goals.
• Support patients in joining and sustaining self-help groups.
• Utilize tools like WRAP for individual wellness plans.
• Teach problem-solving techniques in group settings.
• Support patients' vocational choices and job-related anxiety.
• Assist in social skills development and obtaining housing.
• Model effective coping techniques and self-help strategies.
• Advocate for recovery-based services.
• Collaborate with treatment teams on recovery plans.

Skills

Mentoring

Advocacy

Communication

Data reporting

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Peer Recovery Certification preferred

Job description

Behavioral Health Group (BHG) is hiring a Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) to build trust with patients and aid in their recovery journey. You will provide practical support, educate families, and help patients set and achieve recovery goals.

Requires 2+ years in behavioral health; High School diploma; Peer Recovery certification preferred. Competitive benefits, 20 USD hourly, and growth opportunities are offered at BHG locations nationwide.