Recovery Specialist

Northeastern Center Inc; Auburn (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern Center Inc in Auburn, IN is seeking a Recovery Specialist to provide guidance and support to individuals seeking or in recovery from substance use disorders and/or mental health needs. This role emphasizes recovery, symptom management, and helping clients exercise self-determination in planning, delivery, and evaluation of care.

You will perform peer counseling and consultation to clients, families, and staff; act as a liaison with community resources; carry out case management and

Qualifications

• Must have lived in recovery with a mental health and/or substance use condition.
• Family member of someone with similar condition may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer counseling and consultation to clients, families, and team staff.
• Carry out case management, rehabilitation and support functions.
• Assist in treatment, education, support and crisis intervention under supervision.

Skills

Peer counseling

Client advocacy

Team collaboration

Decision making

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Recovery Specialist

Full Time Auburn, IN, US

Salary Range: $16.83 To $22.16 Annually

The Recovery Specialist position will offer guidance and support to individuals seeking or in recovery from substance use disorders and/or mental health needs. The Recovery Specialist is willing to use and share his or her personal, practical experience, knowledge, and first-hand insight to benefit the team and its clients. As a full integrated team member, the Recovery Specialist will provide expertise about the recovery process, symptom management, and the persistence required by clients to have a satisfying life. He or she will collaborate to promote a team culture that recognizes, understands, and respects each client’s point of view, experiences, and preferences. The Recovery Specialist will be responsible to maximize client choice, self-determination and decision-making in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of treatment, rehabilitation and support services. Other activities will include: peer counseling and consultation to individual clients, families, and team staff; acting as a liaison with community resources; carrying out case management, rehabilitation, and support functions; and assisting in treatment, substance abuse services, education, support and consultation to families, and crisis intervention under the clinical supervision of staff with professional degrees.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience: An individual living in recovery with a mental health and/or substance use condition. family member of another person living with a mental health and/or substance use condition.

Licenses: Must possess a valid Indiana driver's license.

Certification: Hold a Certified Recovery Specialist or able to pursue required certification.

Salary based on experience.