Peer Recovery Specialist (Addiction Recovery Services) - Full Time

Responsibilities

• Aids clients in setting and achieving wellness and healthy lifestyle goals.
• Shares resources for wellness, recovery, and healthy lifestyles with clients, families, and team members.
• Uses self-disclosure to inspire and motivate others.
• Schedules and assists with appointments.
• Provides support and advocacy during appointments and follow-up needs.
• Teaches and assists clients, families, and significant others based on their needs.
• Facilitates individual and group-based wellness and recovery activities.
• Assesses and intervenes in crisis situations.
• Mentors and serves as a role model.
• Participates as a treatment team member.
• Collaborates from a peer provider perspective.
• Offers individualized services through various methods.
• Attends supervision meetings and follows through with recommendations.
• Collaborates with other providers to identify and monitor needs and outcomes.
• Engages in the Plan Do Check Act process.
• Fulfills clinical documentation requirements within the required timeframe.
• Displays critical judgment and decision-making aligned with professional guidelines, ethical standards, and available resources.
• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to HIPAA standards.
• Participates in training and ongoing staff development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year experience in substance use and/or mental health field.
• Peer specialist/provider training.
• Personal lived experience with substance use and/or mental health recovery.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Associates degree or higher in psychiatric rehabilitation, wellness coaching, or a related field preferred.
• National Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (NCPRSS) and/or Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) licenses preferred.
• Valid NJ driver's license.