Certified Peer Support Specialist

About the Role

MedMark Treatment Center is looking for a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) to provide behavioral health services that foster supportive peer relationships with and among persons enrolled in behavioral health services and other related programs. The CPRS, by definition, is a person in recovery who will utilize their personal recovery experience to instill a sense of hope and optimism for persons in recovery.

The CPRS will demonstrate the ability to engage and serve consumers, contribute to the overall success of the consumer’s recovery process, and carry out duties with flexibility and an individual focus. The CPRS will promote and contribute to the development of a culture of recovery and empowerment within and outside of the treatment center and will uphold the integrity of program goals.

The CPRS will complete detailed and accurate encounter notes and other reports to document program measures, including but not limited to Monthly Programmatic Reports. They will conduct community outreach, education, and referrals to increase awareness and understanding of and enrollment in medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder. The CPRS will also assist persons enrolled in behavioral health services to realize their personal goals in treatment, employment, education, and other life-changing opportunities. The CPRS will report directly to the Treatment Center Director on all matters pertinent to the successful obtainment of program goals and standards.

Responsibilities

• Act as an integral member of the MedMark Treatment Centers Team.
• Provide a role model for persons enrolled and/or seeking recovery and treatment services, other staff members, and service providers in the treatment process.
• Share personal experiences of recovery to build a sense of hope in recovery and supportive services.
• Assist in the development of a culture of recovery and peer support by engaging in and supporting peer relationships.
• Engage appropriately with community representatives and resources, referrers, consumers in need of MedMark services, and persons enrolled to support them in identifying strengths, existing supports, and community resources.
• Support those enrolled in obtaining individualized goals through building and strengthening linkages with community resources and family members.
• Work cooperatively with Treatment Center staff in support of patient treatment planning.
• Collect data and provide feedback on goal attainment and other supportive service linkage success to primary supervisor.
• Network with Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Housing, Case Management, Vocational Support, and other supportive service agencies and organizations to increase understanding of and enrollment in medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder.
• Handle stressful situations and interact with others professionally.
• Be present during working hours at the office or in the community for in-person meetings and have access to a computer without violating company policy.
• Refer and assist clients in obtaining necessary supportive services.
• Collect data and report on client follow-up and retention success measures.
• Attend meetings, training functions, and other official Peer Support functions as required.
• Safeguard confidential information and comply with Treatment Center policies and applicable local, state, and federal licensing regulations.
• Project a positive image of the Treatment Center and its programs to the community and clients.
• Perform other peer-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum age requirement of 18.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of support systems and community resources available to patients and their significant others, with the ability to assist patients in the development and implementation of their treatment plan.
• Ability to engage appropriately with community representatives and resources, referrers, consumers in need of MedMark services, and active patients to support them in identifying strengths, existing supports, and community resources.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective and ethical therapeutic relationships with individuals and groups.
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse population.
• Ability to accurately document information, with knowledge of computers, word processing, and data processing software.
• Ensures compliance with federal regulations on privacy, confidentiality, and patients’ rights (42 C.F.R., Part 2, and HIPAA).
• Ability to carry out duties with moderate supervision.
• Excellent written and oral communication, documentation, and computer skills.
• Compliance with accepted professional standards and practices.
• Initiative to take charge of unforeseen situations, solve problems, and adjust to schedule changes.
• Satisfactory references from employers and/or professional peers.
• Satisfactory criminal background check.
• Satisfactory drug screen.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(K).
• Generous paid time off accrual.
• Excellent growth and development opportunities.
• Satisfying and rewarding work striving to overcome the opioid epidemic.

About MedMark Treatment Center

MedMark Treatment Center, a progressive substance abuse treatment organization, is committed to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting. Our ultimate goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help each of our patients achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life.