Recovery Peer Specialist II - D&A Care & Support

Temple Health – Temple University Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple Health – Temple University Health System is seeking a Recovery Specialist to support patients through the care continuum in Philadelphia. The role engages patients as a peer, collaborates with the treatment team, and may coordinate with family and aftercare providers.

The specialist will perform brief substance use assessments to determine the next level of care and deliver individual recovery sessions plus community integration services, including warm hand-offs to D&A programs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's degree preferred.
• 1 year lived experience in D&A recovery required.
• 1 year prior work/volunteer experience as Recovery Specialist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage patients as a peer and may interact with family members, aftercare providers and supports.
• Provide individual recovery sessions along with supportive services and community integration.
• Perform brief substance use assessments to determine the next level of care.
• Provide warm hand-off services to the most appropriate D&A treatment programs.

Skills

Lived experience in D&A recovery

Peer engagement

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree Preferred

Job description

Temple Health – Temple University Health System is seeking a Recovery Specialist to support patients through the care continuum in Philadelphia. The role engages patients as a peer, collaborates with the treatment team, and may coordinate with family and aftercare providers.

The specialist will perform brief substance use assessments to determine the next level of care and deliver individual recovery sessions plus community integration services, including warm hand-offs to D&A programs.