Part Time Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (20 hours per week)

New Season; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

New Season is seeking a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist to provide direct peer support to individuals with substance use disorders in a clinical setting. The role emphasizes advocacy, recovery planning, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to tailor treatment to each patient’s needs.

The position is part-time (up to 20 hours weekly) with early morning shifts Mon-Fri and Saturday mornings. A Missouri CPRS certificate and a high school diploma are required.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma and Missouri Certified Peer Recovery Specialist certificate.
• Part-time schedule up to 20 hours per week with fixed shifts Monday through Friday mornings and Saturdays morning.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients in developing problem-solving skills to respond to challenging experiences in their recovery.
• Models effective coping and self-help strategies and techniques to individuals or groups of patients.
• Assists/supports patients in daily decision making, resolution of minor problems, and crisis intervention as necessary.
• Assists patients in identifying their personal goals and objectives for recovery and sobriety.
• Assists clinic staff in a collaborative process of identifying programs and environments conducive to recovery.
• Assists patients in creating their personal recovery plans.
• Meets with patients to provide advice and support in accordance with treatment plans.
• Assists/coordinates patient support groups on a regular basis.
• Assists patients in obtaining and utilizing clinic-based and community-based services that support recovery needs.
• Assists patients by identifying community resources and encouraging participation in healthy activities, employment opportunities, or other assistance as needed.
• Observes behaviors and discusses observations with the patient.
• Assists patients in developing empowerment skills through self-advocacy.

Education

High School diploma

Missouri Certified Peer Recovery Specialist certificate

Job description

Description

Looking for a new opportunity? New Season offers exciting benefits! Take a look at this opportunity to join us in making a powerful impact in your local community!

Ready to get started? Here’s what we’re looking for in our newest team member!

For over 30 years, New Season Treatment Centers has been a leading national health care service provider of outpatient treatment centers that specialize in providing safe, quality, and best-in-class care for individuals living with Opioid Use Disorder ("OUD").

Curious what your day-to-day may look like and how you’ll be making a big positive impact on your local community??

The Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (PRS) will provide direct peer-to-peer support services to individuals who have substance abuse or co-occurring disorders. As an advocate for patients, the Certified Peer Recovery Specialist will be responsible for providing essential expertise and consultation to the entire multidisciplinary treatment team to promote a culture in which each individual's treatment needs and preferences are recognized, understood, respected, and integrated into treatment, rehabilitation, and community self-help activities. The Certified Peer Recovery Specialist will draw from his/her journey of recovery to inspire hope and provide support to others who are facing similar situations.

Essential Functions

• Assists patients in developing problem-solving skills to respond to challenging experiences in their recovery
• Models effective coping and self-help strategies and techniques to individuals or groups of patients to overcome personal fears, anxieties, urges, and triggers
• Assists/supports patients in daily decision making, resolution of minor problems, and crisis intervention as necessary
• Assists patients in identifying their personal goals and objectives for recovery and sobriety
• Assists clinic staff in a collaborative process of identifying programs and environments that are conducive to recovery
• Assists patients in creating their personal recovery plans
• Meets with patients to provide advice and support in accordance with treatment plans
• Assists/coordinates patient support groups on a regular basis
• Assists patients in obtaining and utilizing clinic-based and community-based services that support individual recovery needs
• Assists patients by identifying community resources and encouraging participation, to engage in healthy social activities, employment opportunities or provide other assistance as needed
• Observes behaviors and evidence of general well-being and discusses observations with the patient
• Assists patients in developing empowerment skills through self-advocacy
• Ensures timely and appropriate documentation as required by company, state, and federal policy

Essential Position Requirements

• Education/Licensure/Certification: Have a High School diploma and hold a Missouri Certified Peer Recovery Specialist certificate.
• Work schedule: Part Time schedule will be up to 20 hours per week between Monday through Friday 4:30am - 1pm and Saturday's 5am - 8am, the PT schedule will be discussed with the Supervisor during the interview

New Season provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Job Or State Requirements

MO certified peer recovery certificate