Part-Time Certified Peer Recovery Specialist

Partners Behavioral Healthcare; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free clinical supervision for trainees

Off-street parking

Loan forgiveness available

Professional development

Job summary

Partners Behavioral Healthcare is seeking a part-time Certified Peer Recovery Specialist to join our outpatient substance use disorder program in Duluth. The CPRS will address clients' feelings of stigma, social isolation, and barriers by modeling wellness and fostering recovery through peer support.

Responsibilities include providing one-to-one peer support, attending recovery groups, assisting with housing and employment resources, and collaborating with counselors to support clients’ progress

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old.
• Active PRS certification from MN Certification Board.
• Minimum of one year in recovery from substance use disorder.
• Knowledge of 245G implications.
• Successful DHS background study.

Responsibilities

• Consult with primary counselor to determine appropriate peer services.
• Schedule client meetings and document in Ritten.
• Log services provided and track time/type in Ritten.
• Coordinate weekly with counselors to support mutual clients.
• Document progress toward accessing services and outcomes.
• Attend weekly staff meetings and treatment consultations.
• Transport clients as needed.
• Follow 245G requirements and PBH policies; complete weekly client documentation.
• Assist clients with housing-finance planning and liaise with housing management.
• Maintain relationships with community resources.
• Demonstrate pro-social behaviors; track supervision hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

De-escalation

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Problem solving

HIPAA knowledge

Data gathering

Organization

Criminal justice awareness

Education

Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (MN)

Tools

Ritten

Job description

Partners Behavioral Healthcare is seeking a part-time Certified Peer Recovery Specialist to join our outpatient substance use disorder program in Duluth. The CPRS will address clients' feelings of stigma, social isolation, and barriers by modeling wellness and fostering recovery through peer support.

Responsibilities include providing one-to-one peer support, attending recovery groups, assisting with housing and employment resources, and collaborating with counselors to support clients’ progress