Recovery Support Specialist — Mental Health (Emergency Dept)

Community Health Resources (CHR); Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Wellness program

Employee appreciation

Job summary

CHR is seeking a Recovery Support Specialist for the MH Emergency Department in Manchester, CT. This full-time role provides recovery support to individuals in ED settings and requires travel between hospitals. You will work Monday-Friday 10:30am-7pm, with opportunities for professional development and a competitive benefits package.

A sign-on bonus is included. Qualified candidates bring lived experience, 2+ years of relevant work, and certifications such as Recovery Support Specialist or

Qualifications

• Lived experience with recovery from mental health or substance use conditions as required.
• 2+ years working with the identified populations; RSS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in identifying and advocating recovery goals.
• Educate on recovery strategies and program models.
• Conduct assessments and create person-centered treatment plans.
• Provide crisis intervention or de-escalation as needed.
• Maintain documentation per agency standards.
• Coordinate with treatment teams and family supports.

Skills

Lived experience

Recovery support

Crisis intervention

Education

Recovery Support Specialist Certification

Recovery Coach Certification

Job description

Recovery Support Specialist: MH Emergency Department- 2nd shift-7207

Job Category: Direct Care

Requisition Number: RECOV007207

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• Posted : October 26, 2026
• Full-Time

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Manchester, CT 06040, USA

Description

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JOB TITLE: Recovery Support Specialist

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, 40 hours/week

SCHEDULED HOURS: Monday-Friday, 10:30am-7pm

PROGRAM/LOCATION: MH Emergency Department, Manchester, CT this role requires travel between hospitals

PC#: 2871

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: MH Emergency Department

The MH in ED program will provide Recovery Support Specialist staff to provide support to individuals presenting in Emergency Departments with Mental Health needs.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Assists clients in identifying and advocating their own recovery goals.
• Utilizes appropriate program models, including motivational interventions by informing and educating on establishing or strengthening their own recovery strategies.
• Conducts program specific assessments and screens as indicated.
• Collaborates with those served to create individualized and person-centered treatment plans as indicated by program requirements.
• Conducts skills teaching to assist clients as needed.
• May provide crisis intervention or de-escalation as needed.
• Provides case management. Works in close collaboration with the client’s natural supports and treatment teams. Connects to prosocial activities. Provides crisis intervention and de-escalation as needed.
• Participates in interventions to help reduce health care disparities, which may include screening for Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) such as housing, medical insurance, food security and transportation to identify and then help resolve barriers to healthcare.
• Complies and shares knowledge of appropriate community resources and assists in linking clients to behavioral health and addiction follow up care, natural (family, friends) supports, community resources including LGBTQ+, Veteran’s and/or other support groups in a culturally informed, strength-based manner.
• Provide follow-up engagement support including but not limited to brief recovery coaching, relapse prevention and safety planning support and inclusion of family involvement where appropriate.
• Maintains documentation in compliance with agency and program standards.
• Participates in staff meetings, supervision, training, and other meetings as assigned.
• Transports clients as required by program.
• Additional duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Lived experience establishing and maintaining recovery from mental health or substance use condition(s) as required by position.

Experience: 2+ years working with identified populations and specifically as an RSS preferred. Self identifies as an individual with mental health and or substance use disorder in long term recovery.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Recovery Support Specialist Certification from Advocacy Unlimited, Recovery Coach Certification from CCAR, or an equivalent certification related to the field of Recovery Support required or must be obtained within 6 months of hire. Valid Driver’s License required

Why Join CHR?

Be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!

• Comprehensive benefits packages include health insurance, ample paid time off (including your birthday!), employer contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan, and competitive insurance premiums with added discounts on pet, home and auto!
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs, including exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities
• Career development opportunities! FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth! Clinical supervision and/or mentoring offered at several programs
• Wellness program: Annual wellness stipend, FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
• Employee appreciation and involvement, including contests, lunch & learns (meet with our CEO!), employee appreciation events, employee-led resource groups open to all, and more!

And so much more! (Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility)

COMPENSATION*:

$19.28minimum- $28.71maximum*

*Actual rates within this range are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. (Please note, positions less than 40 hours this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)

CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.

Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!

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