Recovery Specialist II – Peer Support & Care Coordination

Temple-Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple Health is seeking a CERT RECOVERY SPECIALIST II for TUH Episcopal and NE Campuses in Philadelphia. This full-time, day-shift position will be based at TUHE, with potential to follow patients through the care continuum and collaborate with aftercare providers.

The role emphasizes engaging patients as peers, providing recovery sessions, and coordinating with treatment teams to determine the next level of care. Strong communication and compassionate support are essential.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required; Associate's Degree preferred.
• 1 year minimum; 18 months lived experience in D&A Recovery required.
• 1 year prior work/volunteer experience as Recovery Specialist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage patients as a peer and participate in the treatment team.
• Provide individual recovery sessions and supportive services.
• Perform brief substance use assessments to determine next level of care.
• Provide warm hand-off services to appropriate D&A treatment programs.

Skills

D&A Recovery lived experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree

Job description

Temple Health is seeking a CERT RECOVERY SPECIALIST II for TUH Episcopal and NE Campuses in Philadelphia. This full-time, day-shift position will be based at TUHE, with potential to follow patients through the care continuum and collaborate with aftercare providers.

The role emphasizes engaging patients as peers, providing recovery sessions, and coordinating with treatment teams to determine the next level of care. Strong communication and compassionate support are essential.