Certified Peer Recovery Specialist

Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (CPRS) This position is for a full-time Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (CPRS) and such offering shall be at the discretion of Cedar Recovery based upon the needs of the company and request of the potential candidate. Responsibilities Include Provide recovery education and support to Cedar Recovery’s patients at all phases of treatmentFacilitate recovery planning activities with patientsIdentify and coordinate community resources for patients (housing, food, work, education, relationships, etc.)Coordinate care with providers with whom patients are engaged with via Cedar’s PIC Center.Act as a community liaison for Cedar to develop referral relationships and promote the reputation of Cedar in the areas Cedar servesLink individuals to appropriate community-based groups and resourcesRemain connected by phone or email to Cedar’s patients for purposes of ensuring their on-going success and engagement in their respective programLead individual or group peer recovery sessions as directed by the peer’s supervisor Requirements High School Diploma or GED equivalentCertified as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist by the TN Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse ServicesA minimum of two (2) years of demonstrated recovery from a substance use and/or mental health disorderAbility to pass a drug screenExcellent verbal and relationship building skills Compensation: $20-23 hr.