Recovery Specialist, Newark, NJ

RWJBarnabas Health; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Recovery Specialist to provide non-clinical support and help develop recovery care plans. The role involves engaging clients with lived experience, documenting progress, and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to connect patients with community resources.

Per diem schedule includes 7:00am–7:30pm shifts, travel within a 60-mile radius of the assigned hospital, and NCPRSS certification within 6 months. Bilingual ability is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; minimum four (4) years in recovery principles.
• Nationally Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (NCPRSS) certification must be obtained within 6 months of employment.
• Bilingual ability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-clinical support to clients to build recovery plans and foster trust.
• Conduct screenings and document information in the EHR per IFPR guidelines.
• Create individualized recovery support plans based on patient needs and social determinants of health.
• Connect clients with community resources and non-clinical services to support recovery.
• Educate individuals on navigating treatment and recovery systems; coordinate with IFPR Patient Navigators and hospital staff.

Skills

Lived recovery experience

Non-clinical support

Client engagement

Documentation

MS Office / Outlook

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Title: Recovery Specialist

Location: Newark Beth Israel Med Ctr

Department Name: Essex OORP Program

Req #: 0000260528

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $23.45 - $25.50 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

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. The Recovery Specialist 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. Joining RWJBarnabas Health means joining a community where every team member is encouraged to grow, contribute, and make a lasting impact.

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 Per Diem position requires a flexible schedule to work 7:00am- 7:30pm shifts.
• 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 6 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.