Certified Peer Recovery Specialist

About the role

New Season Treatment Centers is seeking a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist to join their team. This position offers early morning hours, competitive pay, and a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability, a 401(k) with up to 3% matching, and a referral bonus of up to $2,000.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients in developing problem-solving skills to respond to challenging experiences in their recovery
• Models effective coping and self-help strategies and techniques to individuals or groups of patients to overcome personal fears, anxieties, urges, and triggers
• Assists/supports patients in daily decision making, resolution of minor problems, and crisis intervention as necessary
• Aids patients in identifying their personal goals and objectives for recovery and sobriety
• Aids clinic staff in a collaborative process of identifying programs and environments that are conducive to recovery
• Aids patients in creating their personal recovery plans
• Mets with patients to provide advice and support in accordance with treatment plans
• Aids/coordinates patient support groups on a regular basis
• Aids patients in obtaining and utilizing clinic-based and community-based services that support individual recovery needs
• Aids patients by identifying community resources and encouraging participation, to engage in healthy social activities, employment opportunities or provide other assistance as needed
• Observes behaviors and evidence of general well-being and discusses observations with the patient
• Aids patients in developing empowerment skills through self-advocacy
• Ensures timely and appropriate documentation as required by company, state, and federal policy

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent with the state-required Peer Recovery certification
• Certified Peer Specialist - Addictive Disease (CPS-AD) certification in the state of Georgia

Qualifications

Must have a passion for helping others recover from substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. Experience working with individuals in recovery is preferred but not required.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build rapport and trust with clients
• Knowledge of addiction and recovery principles
• Experience working with a multidisciplinary treatment team

Benefits

• Early morning hours
• Competitive Pay
• Generous PTO
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability
• 401k with up to 3% matching
• Referral bonus (up to $2,000)

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Early morning hours to allow for a great work-life balance.