Recovery Specialist - Behavioral Health Services - Evergreen - Full-Time Evening Shift: Mon - F[...]

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 30,307 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus, NJ, is seeking a Recovery Specialist to support clients with recovery programs and community integration. You will work across Bergen, Hudson, Passaic, and Essex counties, coordinating recovery activities, educating patients, and delivering compassionate service.

The role requires at least a high school diploma and personal recovery experience; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of addictions.
• At least two years of personal substance use recovery.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a recovery ambassador by maintaining an active, effective personal recovery program and high ethical standards.
• Connect with and support peer clients by providing empathy and inviting them to connect with services.
• Explain and demonstrate how center services and activities correlate to recovery, quality of life, and relationships.
• Treat every client with respect and tailor solutions to individual needs based on training.
• Run recovery meetings on the center's units; educate patients about center offerings and benefits.
• Staff the center for phones during open hours.
• Organize and host social activities in the center or in the community.
• Reach out to disengaged clients to invite them back to center activities and recovery.
• With appropriate releases, communicate with family members and significant others as indicated.
• Work within a multi-county area to reach substance-using adults.
• Conduct individualized and group meetings; facilitate non-clinical activities that engage, educate, and support clients.
• Teach and model the value of each individual’s recovery experience, including coping techniques and self-help strategies.
• Assist clients with community integration and connections to recovery supports.
• Comply with HIPAA and grant funding requirements.
• Attend team meetings to report and review program progress.
• Deliver customer service with respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, and a helpful attitude.
• Maintain departmental policies, safety, and infection control standards; identify gaps and contribute to policy development.
• Adhere to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct and Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Other Duties: Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Addiction knowledge

Personal recovery

Oral & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

Job Category: Allied Health/Technical

Requisition Number: RECOV009462

Locations: Bergen New Bridge Medical Center – Paramus, NJ

Description

Join Our Team at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center! We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Recovery Specialist who is passionate about making a difference and thrives in a collaborative setting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a recovery ambassador by maintaining an active, effective personal recovery program and high ethical standards.
• Connect with and support peer clients by providing empathy and inviting them to connect with services.
• Explain and demonstrate how center services and activities correlate to recovery, quality of life, and relationships.
• Treat every client with respect and tailor solutions to individual needs based on training.
• Run recovery meetings on BNBMC substance use units; educate patients about center offerings and benefits.
• Staff the center for phones during open hours.
• Organize and host social activities in the center or in the community.
• Reach out to disengaged clients to invite them back to center activities and recovery.
• With appropriate releases, communicate with family members and significant others as indicated.
• Work within the Bergen, Hudson, Passaic, and Essex County area, including high-risk neighborhoods, to reach substance-using adults.
• Conduct individualized and group meetings; facilitate non-clinical activities that engage, educate, and support clients; tailor recovery groups to client needs.
• Teach and model the value of each individual’s recovery experience, including coping techniques and self-help strategies.
• Assist clients with community integration and connections to recovery supports.
• Comply with HIPAA and relevant grant funding requirements.
• Attend team meetings to report and review program progress.
• Assist in collecting outcome data and provide reports as instructed by program coordinators.
• Deliver customer service with respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, and a helpful attitude; respond timely and professionally.
• Maintain departmental policies, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control standards; identify gaps and contribute to policy development as needed.
• Adhere to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct and align with Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Other Duties: Perform other related duties as required.

Position Qualifications

• Working knowledge of addictions.
• At least two years of personal substance use recovery.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

Salary and Benefits

Recovery Specialist is $22.50 per hour; Certified Recovery Specialist is $25 per hour. We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans. We prioritize work-life balance with generous vacation days, personal time, sick leave, and nine paid holidays. We support ongoing development with tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs.

Please note that selection of the candidate will depend on factors including education, skills, and experience.

Equal Opportunity

This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.