Part-Time Recovery Peer Specialist — Crisis & Wellness Coach

Legacy Treatment Services; Burlington (AL); Presencial; USD 18.000 - 26.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Legacy Treatment Services seeks a Part Time Peer Specialist to provide supportive peer counseling and advocacy in the SCIP program for Burlington County, NJ. You will assist adults in crisis with recovery planning and connect them to community resources.

The role emphasizes lived experience with mental health, with required CRSP certification and a minimum of 18 months since last inpatient care. Expect work in varied weather and during major holidays as part of community crisis response.

Formación

• High School Diploma or equivalent with proof of some post-high school training, college work, or certificate program.
• AA/AS degree preferable.
• Must be a survivor of mental illness with a minimum of 1 year in recovery and knowledge of the mental health system.
• Expected to obtain certification as a Certified Recovery Support Practitioner (CRSP).
• Identify as a person with lived experience with either mental or substance use concerns with no recent inpatient hospitalization for at least 18 months.

Responsabilidades

• Talk openly about your own personal recovery journey to help consumers feel supported and understood.
• Help consumers set personal goals for wellness and daily life.
• Teach coping skills for stress and difficult emotions.
• Guide consumers to local health and community resources.

Conocimientos

Lived-experience in mental health

Recovery-friendly approach

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent

AA/AS degree preferable

Descripción del empleo

Legacy Treatment Services seeks a Part Time Peer Specialist to provide supportive peer counseling and advocacy in the SCIP program for Burlington County, NJ. You will assist adults in crisis with recovery planning and connect them to community resources.

The role emphasizes lived experience with mental health, with required CRSP certification and a minimum of 18 months since last inpatient care. Expect work in varied weather and during major holidays as part of community crisis response.