Peer Recovery Specialist (SUD) - (Washington, NJ)

Prime Healthcare; New Jersey; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in New Jersey seeks a Substance Use Disorder Peer Recovery Specialist to support individuals in their recovery journey. The role emphasizes education and community support for individuals facing mental health and substance abuse challenges. Candidates should have relevant lived experience and appropriate certifications. Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Voluntary benefit options

Qualifications

• Experience related to mental health or substance use concern is crucial.
• Certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist is preferred.
• A NJ Driver’s License is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Early Intervention and Support Services team.
• Educate and support individuals towards recovery.

Skills

Lived experience in mental health or substance use

Education in mental health

Education

Peer Recovery Specialist Certification

Work or volunteer experience in relevant settings

Job description

Overview

At Saint Clare's Health, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Saint Clare's Health is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

Saint Clare's Health includesCMS 5-Star Ratedhospitals and is an award-winning provider of safe, high quality, compassionate care, serving the communities of Morris, Warren and Sussex counties. Its network of hospitals and healthcare facilities include Denville Hospital, Dover Hospital, Behavioral Health Centers in Boonton, Denville, and Parsippany, and an Imaging Center in Parsippany, among other satellite locations. The hospitals have received multiple quality awards including Leapfrog “A” ratings for patient safety; Healthgrades recognition for orthopedic surgery, treatment of stroke, heart care, various surgical procedures, and more. For information, visit www.saintclares.com.

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Responsibilities

The Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Peer Recovery Specialist will participate as a member of the Early Intervention and Support Services team. Specifically, the SUD Peer Recovery Specialist will focus on the co-occurring population, providing education and support to assist individuals towards their recovery.

LOCATED: 140 Blvd. Washington, NJ 07882

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING 1. Person must have lived experience related to a mental health or substance use concern as well as be able to identify steps that have advanced his/her own successful recovery. 2. Person must have one of the following: a. Paid work experience in a mental health or substance use disorder setting; b. Volunteer experience in a mental health or substance use disorder setting;c. A completed or in process of completion “Peer Recovery Specialist Certification”. 3. A NJ Driver’s License with capacity to drive a hospital vehicle is preferred for this position, but it is not a requirement

#LI-MA2

Saint Clare's Health offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $19.00 to $27.52. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.