Recovery Support Specialist (MAT) - Early Hours & Growth

Acadia Healthcare; Tigard (OR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Semi-Annual Bonus

Medical Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Employer-paid clinical supervision

CEUs (continuing education)

EAP

Early morning hours

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Belmont Comprehensive Treatment Center, part of Acadia Healthcare, is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to assist patients in recovery within an outpatient MAT opioid treatment program in Portland, OR. The role focuses on providing peer support, advocating for patients, and connecting them with housing, employment, and community resources as part of a coordinated care team.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent; CRM in Oregon; personal or professional experience with substance

Qualifications

• HS graduate or equivalent required.
• No previous work experience in field required.
• Direct experience in substance abuse through personal life experiences, instruction/internship or similar practicum through education or certification process.

Responsibilities

• Provides peer support to clinically complex patients, drawing on common experiences as a peer; validates each individual's experiences and provides guidance and encouragement to these individuals to take responsibility and actively participate in their own recovery.
• Engages patients referred to treatment at the initial point of contact, clinic or other community provider, to expedite screening for the appropriate level of care.
• Acts as advocate and mentor to patients in recovery to promote decision making, empowerment and engagement
• Acts as a role model for patients by sharing effective coping techniques and self-help strategies to promote personal growth and development in handling internal and external stressors, positive health, wellness and lifestyle choices
• Provides peer support knowledge related to treatment including methadone, buprenorphine or extended-release naltrexone injection maintenance treatment.
• Acts as a liaison between patients, clinical team and community resources including but not limited to:
• Assisting patients in seeking and receiving services to meet their individual social needs and provide support to facilitate patient success to maintain recovery
• Assisting in the process of acquiring housing, necessities and skills needed to maintain daily and monthly household responsibilities and independent living
• Assisting patients in establishing a relationship with a primary care provider or additional medical care in a coordinated/team approach
• Serving as linkage between patients and employers in the area to assist patients in obtaining and maintaining gainful employment
• Assisting patients with acquiring and developing life and social skills, education and other needs identified by the individual to promote quality of life after recovery

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

CRM in Oregon

Job description

Belmont Comprehensive Treatment Center, part of Acadia Healthcare, is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to assist patients in recovery within an outpatient MAT opioid treatment program in Portland, OR. The role focuses on providing peer support, advocating for patients, and connecting them with housing, employment, and community resources as part of a coordinated care team.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent; CRM in Oregon; personal or professional experience with substance