Recovery Advocate & Peer Support Specialist

Paycom - ATS; Eagleville (PA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Eagleville Hospital in Eagleville, PA is looking for a Certified Recovery Specialist to provide recovery-support services and advocate for consumers in the recovery process. You will use your personal recovery experience to engage with individuals facing addiction and mental health challenges.

You will work closely with treatment teams, conduct group sessions, and help participants develop relapse-prevention plans while upholding confidentiality and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
• Must possess a current Certified Recovery Specialist credential.
• Knowledge of addiction as a primary disease and 12-Step Recovery Program and working with a Co-occurring population is required.
• Must have excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to supervise large groups of individuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide recovery support services as a consumer advocate and assist consumers in regaining control over their lives.
• Interact directly with consumers, both individually and in groups, to build trust and provide hope.
• Assist consumers in developing recovery plans, empowerment skills, and self-advocacy while monitoring progress toward goals.
• Respond to mental health crises on units (Code White) and help with de-escalation and debriefing of clients and staff.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and communicate consumer needs to the team as appropriate.
• Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written consumer information.
• Organize and chair regularly scheduled 12-step meetings and conduct patient orientation groups.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Group supervision

De-escalation

Crisis response

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Recovery Specialist credential

Job description

Eagleville Hospital in Eagleville, PA is looking for a Certified Recovery Specialist to provide recovery-support services and advocate for consumers in the recovery process. You will use your personal recovery experience to engage with individuals facing addiction and mental health challenges.

You will work closely with treatment teams, conduct group sessions, and help participants develop relapse-prevention plans while upholding confidentiality and professional standards.