Peer Recovery Telephone Specialist

Wheeler Health; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 25,571 - 36,420; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and prescription insurance

Education Reimbursement Program

Generous paid time off

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Bristol, CT seeks a Peer Recovery Telephone Specialist. The role involves providing vital peer support and crisis intervention for individuals facing substance abuse challenges. Candidates must have relevant education and lived recovery experience. This position offers comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, paid time off, and a supportive work environment focused on career growth.

Qualifications

• Must have direct, lived experience as a person in recovery from substance dependence.
• Experience in substance abuse services and crisis management is preferred.
• Eligible for Recovery Coach Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to callers with substance abuse concerns.
• Follow up with callers to support their recovery journeys.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

Skills

Peer support

Crisis intervention

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree in a related field

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Overview

Wheeler's vision is that all people will have the opportunity to grow, change and live healthier, productive lives. Our mission is to provide equitable access to innovative care that improves health, recovery and growth at all stages of life.

Position Summary The Peer Recovery Telephone Specialist functions as an integral part of a 24-hour call center focused on substance abuse, mental health and other concerns. He or she provides support to callers with a particular focus on providing peer support or crisis intervention to callers with substance abuse concerns as well as other behavioral health challenges.

Rate: $22.50

Education And Experience/Qualifications

Must have a High school diploma/GED plus at least 2 years of relevant experience or an Associate’s degree in a related field plus at least one year of relevant experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Must have direct, lived experience as a person in recovery from substance dependence and be eligible for Recovery Coach Certification. Please provide a cover letter with direct, lived experience. Experience in substance abuse services, crisis management and data entry is preferred.

Location

Bristol, CT

Schedule

Full time

Employee Benefits

At Wheeler, we\'re committed to not only supporting your career growth but also ensuring your well-being and security. Here\'s how we invest in you:

Nurture Your Health

• Comprehensive medical and prescription insurance through Centivo
• Comprehensive dental and vision insurance through Cigna
• Access to wellness programs to support your physical and mental health

Secure Your Future

• Enjoy peace of mind with company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• 403(b) Plan, with contributions from the company

Fuel Your Career Growth

• Pursue your educational goals with our Education Reimbursement Program
• Access training and development opportunities
• Receive a productivity incentive to recognize your hard work and dedication

Maintain Work-Life Harmony

• Recharge with generous paid time off, including:
• 15 vacation days per year to explore and recharge
• 8 sick days per year for your well-being
• 2 personal days per year for your personal needs
• 2 floating holidays per year to celebrate what matters to you
• 9 paid company holidays to spend with loved ones
• Access free and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Answers and provides appropriate assistance and interventions to callers on all lines following policies and procedures with particular focus on callers with substance abuse concerns.
• Follow up with callers who have used Access Line services to provide support, hope and resources that may help them start or re-set their individual recovery journeys.
• Uses essential recovery principles, while drawing on their own recovery experiences as is helpful to serve Helpline callers.
• Provides a key role in ensuring that Helpline services are strongly rooted in recovery principles.
• Maintains professionalism towards all providers and other staff members; contributes to a positive team culture.
• Completes documentation for all calls in an accurate, timely and thorough manner.
• Maintains awareness of high-risk clients and implements appropriate interventions as defined in alerts and crisis plans.
• Keeps abreast of program information and implements identified changes.
• Attends all trainings and staff meetings as required. Completes all online trainings in a timely manner and as required.
• Ensures completion of pending items related to calls in a timely manner. When unable to complete a task, ensures that other staff members are aware of the task requiring completion.
• Maintains confidentiality in a professional manner of all information received, discussed, and recorded.
• Continues to develop knowledge and understanding about the history, traditions, values, family systems, and artistic expression of groups served as well as uses appropriate methodological approaches, skills, and techniques that reflect an understanding of culture.

Wheeler Clinic is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care