Certified Peer Support Specialist

About the role

Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a growing leader in addiction treatment services, providing care across the nation and impacting the lives of over 35,000 patients daily. Our mission is to remove all barriers to recovery and transform individuals, families, and communities through comprehensive treatment.

Responsibilities

• Supporting others in recovery from substance use disorder
• Serving as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator to recovering individuals
• Representing Pinnacle Treatment Services/Aegis in a positive and professional manner
• Demonstrating an ability to share personal recovery experiences and develop appropriate and authentic peer-to-peer relationships
• Understanding and respecting everyone's unique path to recovery
• Aiding patients in overcoming barriers to treatment and meeting basic needs to promote self-sufficiency
• Providing support, assistance, encouragement, advocacy, and modeling behavior to patients
• Assisting patients with building social skills and teaching self-advocacy skills
• Providing education on identifying and working through negative self-talk and overcoming fears
• Documenting in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) as necessary
• Offering education on wellness management and recovery skills
• Informing patients about community and natural support, life skills, and recovery-related activities
• Arranging referrals to other agencies and resources in the community
• Facilitating goal-planning sessions, accessing resources, care navigation, and one-to-one support
• Coaching and supporting clients as challenges arise from everyday activities
• Assisting clients with orientation to the program and updating the EMR as needed
• Listening attentively with respect, acceptance, and encouragement
• Lending unique insight into substance use disorders and what makes recovery possible
• Attending team meetings and completing all training courses on time

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Peer Support Certification OR certification eligible within three (3) months
• Personal Attestation of one year in recovery from substance use disorder
• Valid driver’s license in good standing
• Ability to travel up to 50% locally as needed
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a behavioral science discipline from an accredited college or university (preferred)
• CPR Certification
• One (1) year of experience working in a behavioral health setting

Benefits

• 18 days PTO (Paid Time Off)
• 401k with company match
• Company-sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities
• Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability, and accident insurance
• Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP)
• Discounted tuition and scholarships through Capella University