Peer Recovery Specialist CCBHC (Part Time)

Community Care Alliance; Woonsocket (RI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Woonsocket seeks a Peer Recovery Specialist to support individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. Responsibilities include aiding clients in recovery, promoting substance-free activities, and connecting them to necessary care. The ideal candidate must have certification or be working towards it, alongside strong communication skills and understanding of mental health issues. Join our team to make a positive impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Must be certified or willing to work towards certification.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate an understanding of mental health and substance use issues.

Responsibilities

• Support clients to build recovery capital, individually and in groups.
• Create opportunities to engage in substance-free social activities.
• Connect clients to Detox and higher levels of care.

Skills

Communication skills

Understanding of mental health issues

Treatment planning

Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Education

Peer Recovery Certification

Job description

Community Care Alliance is proud to offer an array of services supporting individuals who are homeless/unstably housed and coping with mental health and substance use challenges. Many of these services are part of Serenity, a peer‑run recovery center, supporting individuals in all stages of recovery. We are searching for a Peer Recovery Specialist to support this team. If you thrive in an environment where every day offers a unique new challenge, our team is for you.

Requirements

• Must be certified or willing to work towards certification.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate an understanding of mental health and substance use issues.
• Able to develop treatment plans and use an EHR.

Responsibilities

• Support clients to build recovery capital, individually and in groups.
• Create opportunities to engage in substance‑free social activities.
• Connect clients to Detox and higher levels of care.

Community Care Alliance is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.