Recovery & Wellness Educator

Seven Counties Services; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Central State Hospital is hiring a full-time Recovery Services Specialist to support recovery-oriented care. The role primarily follows a Monday–Friday schedule with some evenings and weekend hours as needed.

The position involves planning psychoeducational sessions, providing therapeutic support, and modeling healthy recovery behaviors within the Recovery Center. Documentation and collaboration with staff are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
• 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
• Willingness to work some evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules and conducts psychoeducational classes on recovery.
• Provides therapeutic support within the units and Recovery Center.
• Teaches and models healthy behaviors aligned with recovery goals.
• Contributes to a safe, therapeutic environment by verbal de-escalation and, as authorized, other behavior management techniques.
• Completes and maintains service documentation per standards.
• Communicates care-related information with other staff members.
• Assists with patient care duties and other activities as necessary.

Skills

Verbal de-escalation

Therapeutic support

Documentation

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Central State Hospital is hiring a full-time Recovery Services Specialist to support recovery-oriented care. The role primarily follows a Monday–Friday schedule with some evenings and weekend hours as needed.

The position involves planning psychoeducational sessions, providing therapeutic support, and modeling healthy recovery behaviors within the Recovery Center. Documentation and collaboration with staff are essential.