Peer Recovery Specialist

Overview:

Join our team and be a part of something extraordinary as part of our Outpatient program.

 

The Coordinated Specialty Care and Community Integration program

The Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) and Community Integration program provides comprehensive services, including evidence-based pharmacological treatment, supported employment and education services, individual and group psychotherapy, case management, family therapy, and recovery support in the community and clinical settings. This program services individuals ages 15-35 who have an ESMI diagnosis.

 

Benefits

• 3.2 weeks of PTO in the first year
• Medical, vision, dental and life insurance benefits
• 403(b) employee participation and employer match
• 9 Agency-paid holidays

Salary: $17 - $19 / hour - depending upon education / experience

 

Hours:

This is a 40-hour full-time benefitted position, which includes some evenings required.

 

Job Summary

The Peer Recovery Specialist will provide recovery support and peer coaching to program participants and will be required to attend Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) State mandated trainings delineating peer role functions, competencies, responsibilities, and orientation to DMHAS treatment initiatives.  

Responsibilities:

• Works with individuals to support and strengthen their capacity to engage in personal recovery through wellness services, development of recovery plans / wellness recovery action plans, education of navigating treatment social services and recovery support programs.
• Provides both face-to-face and telephone support services based on personal choice and maintain aftercare contacts based on agency procedures.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of an Associates’ degree is preferred; a high school diploma is required
• Must have 2 years’ experience in the guiding principles of recovery that assist individuals to improve health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and to reach full potentials
• CPRS (Certified Peer Recovery Specialist) certification is preferred

About Legacy Treatment Services

 

Legacy Treatment Services is a vibrant non-profit behavioral health organization that utilizes cutting-edge technology and evidence-based practice in treatment and clinical care. Our programs provide a complement of services for most ages and needs. This continuum is designed to meet the complex needs of each individual and creates a continuum of services that are able to meet the needs of children, adults and families through a continuum of services utilizing an integrated care model. We are dedicated to seeking new innovative solutions that help us provide needed services more efficiently while maintaining stable, sustainable growth.

Legacy Treatment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.