Recovery Specialist

The Recovery Specialist position will offer guidance and support to individuals seeking or in recovery from substance use disorders and/or mental health needs. The Recovery Specialist is willing to use and share his or her personal, practical experience, knowledge, and first-hand insight to benefit the team and its clients. As a full integrated team member, the Recovery Specialist will provide expertise about the recovery process, symptom management, and the persistence required by clients to have a satisfying life.

He or she will collaborate to promote a team culture that recognizes, understands, and respects each client’s point of view, experiences, and preferences. The Recovery Specialist will be responsible to maximize client choice, self-determination and decision-making in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of treatment, rehabilitation and support services. Other activities will include: peer counseling and consultation to individual clients, families, and team staff; acting as a liaison with community resources; carrying out case management, rehabilitation, and support functions; and assisting in treatment, substance abuse services, education, support and consultation to families, and crisis intervention under the clinical supervision of staff with professional degrees.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent Experience: An individual living in recovery with a mental health and/or substance use condition. Or a family member of another person living with a mental health and/or substance use condition. Licenses: Must possess a valid state issued driver's license. Certified Recovery Specialist or able to pursue required certification Shift: Second shift, Full time, 7p to 7a, 3-12 hr shifts M-F, every other weekend 12 hr.

shifts. Salary based on experience. Excellent benefits. EOE