Recovery Specialist - Newark, NJ

RWJBarnabas Health; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits

Discounts/Partner perks

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Recovery Specialist to provide non-clinical support, develop recovery care plans, educate on recovery models, and connect clients with community resources within a multidisciplinary team.

This full‑time role features three 12‑hour day shifts weekly. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, at least four years of recovery experience, ability to travel within a 60‑mile radius, and NAADAC‑certification within six months.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 4 years of recovery experience or related field.
• Willingness to travel within a 60‑mile radius for cross coverage.
• Nationally Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (NCPRSS) within 6 months of employment.
• Bilingual ability and prior Recovery Specialist experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-clinical individual and group support to develop a recovery care plan.
• Educate individuals on recovery models and connect to treatment and community resources.
• Document information in the electronic health record per IFPR guidelines.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team and community partners to support recovery.
• Facilitate recovery support meetings and groups.
• Support grant compliance and continuity of care through timely documentation.

Skills

Lived experience

Non-clinical support

Communication

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Recovery Specialist - RWJBarnabas Health

At RWJBarnabas Health, Recovery Specialists become part of a purpose-driven environment where lived experience, compassion, and peer support create meaningful change every day. As a Recovery Specialist, you will provide non-clinical individual and group support to develop a recovery care plan, educate individuals on recovery models, and cultivate supportive tools to enhance recovery. You will work closely with the individual’s multidisciplinary care team and community-based organizations to connect patients with additional recovery support services that best fit their needs.

A typical day for a Recovery Specialist may include:

• Engaging clients and patients with non-clinical support, building trust and connection by sharing your own lived experience with recovery
• Conducting client and patient screenings to gather relevant history and documenting information within the electronic health record in accordance with IFPR guidelines
• Creating individualized recovery support plans based on patient needs, screening results, and social determinants of health
• Connecting clients and patients with non-clinical, SDOH-related services and community resources that support their recovery
• Serving as a positive role model by establishing and maintaining supportive relationships with clients, patients, and their families
• Educating individuals on how to navigate treatment, social services, and recovery support systems, while coordinating with IFPR Patient Navigators and hospital staff to ensure the navigation to treatment is successful
• Empowering individuals to make self-determined, self-directed choices about their recovery pathway
• Facilitating recovery support meetings and groups designed to engage, motivate, and empower participants
• Completing timely, accurate documentation and reporting to support grant compliance and continuity of care

This role might be for you if:

• You draw on your own lived experience with recovery to inspire hope and connection in others
• Clear, compassionate communication defines how you interact with clients, families, and colleagues
• You enjoy building trust and rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds and circumstances
• Strong organizational and communication skills, including attention to grammar and detail, to help you deliver accurate documentation
• Adaptability allows you to manage changing priorities while maintaining professionalism
• Continuous learning and professional growth motivate you
• Collaborative teamwork is something you value and actively contribute to as part of a multidisciplinary care team

To be considered for this Recovery Specialist opportunity, you are passionate about serving as a role model, advocate, and motivator for individuals navigating recovery from substance‑use disorder.

• This position offers a full‑time schedule of three 12‑hour day shifts per week.
• You hold a High School Diploma or GED equivalent and have a minimum of four (4) years of experience in the guiding principles of recovery that help individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self‑directed life, and reach their full potential.
• You are able to travel within a 60‑mile radius of the assigned hospital for cross coverage when needed.
• You hold or are able to obtain, within six months of employment, a Nationally Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (NCPRSS) certification through the NAADAC organization.
• Bilingual ability, previous experience as a Recovery Specialist or in a related role, and knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, and Outlook are preferred.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer