SUD Peer Recovery Specialist - Flexible Schedule & Impact

Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services; Jackson Square (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement

Long-Term Disability

Holiday Pay

Vacation & Sick Leave

Life Insurance

Wellness Plan

Job summary

Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking a SUD Peer Recovery Specialist who has lived substance use experience to support individuals on their recovery journey within the ROADs program.

This peer support role works with our inpatient transition team, offering hope, practical guidance, and connections to recovery resources, housing, employment, and community support while respecting peer boundaries and collaborating with the treatment team.

Qualifications

• Lived experience with substance use and recovery.
• Ability to provide hope, encouragement, advocacy, and practical support.
• Works as part of the treatment team while maintaining peer support boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with transitions into and out of Ridgeview's Inpatient Unit.
• Provide peer recovery support to help clients build confidence and recovery goals.
• Connect clients to self-help resources and community supports (housing, employment, residential treatment).

Skills

Lived experience

Peer support

Advocacy

Communication

Job description

Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking a SUD Peer Recovery Specialist who has lived substance use experience to support individuals on their recovery journey within the ROADs program.

This peer support role works with our inpatient transition team, offering hope, practical guidance, and connections to recovery resources, housing, employment, and community support while respecting peer boundaries and collaborating with the treatment team.