Recovery Support Specialist at State of Connecticut Executive Branch

University of the District of Columbia; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health care agency is seeking dedicated professionals to join their team in providing crucial support for individuals with behavioral health needs. This role involves coaching individuals to identify their recovery goals and facilitating access to support networks, employment, and educational opportunities. Utilizing evidence-based Wellness Management techniques, you will empower clients through education on their rights and recovery management. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those in need while working in a compassionate and culturally competent environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing coaching and guidance to individuals.
• Knowledge of recovery goals and support networks.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in identifying recovery goals and employment opportunities.
• Educate clients on rights, recovery tools, and management of health issues.

Skills

Coaching

Wellness Management techniques

Client rights education

Job description

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The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.

• SCHEDULE: Full-Time (40 Hour), Monday - Thursday, First Shift (8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.)
• FACILITY: Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System (SWCMHS)

DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

• Provide coaching and guidance to assist individuals in identifying recovery goals, support networks, employment and/or educational opportunities;
• Utilize your own lived experience as well as evidence-based Wellness Management techniques;
• Provide education around client rights and responsibilities, tools for recovery and management of mental health, substance use, and medical issues.

OUR MISSION:

The vision of the Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System is to provide high quality, compassionate and culturally competent mental health and substance abuse services to adults with behavioral health disorders who are indigent.

Please note:

• A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.

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