Peer Recovery Specialist - Contract

Provides non-clinical, recovery-oriented support services to individuals with substance use disorders and/or co-occurring mental health conditions. Utilizing personal lived experience in recovery, serves as a mentor, advocate, and resource navigator while promoting hope, self-determination, and sustained recovery. Works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary treatment team to engage individuals in treatment, reduce barriers to recovery, and connect clients with community resources. Functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients in Outpatient Services.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibilities for the completion of all patient care responsibilities and other assigned duties.
• Uphold patient rights.
• Comply with established measures for infection control, OSHA regulations, and risk management, Indiana DOH, CMS, and The Joint Commission.
• Adhere to the Employee Code of Ethics and all facility and personnel policies and procedures.
• Participate in continuous Performance Improvement activities.
• Adhere to facility, department, corporate, personnel, and standard policies and procedures.
• Attend all mandatory facility in-services and staff development activities as scheduled.
• Adhere to facility standards concerning conduct, dress, attendance, and punctuality.
• Support facility-wide quality/performance improvement goals and objectives.
• Maintain confidentiality of facility employees and patient information.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Demonstrated personal lived experience in recovery from substance use disorder and/or co-occurring mental health disorder.
• Minimum of one (1) year of continuous recovery preferred or required depending on credential.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency in electronic documentation.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance (if travel is required).

Qualifications

Required Certifications (Indiana): Must possess one of the following Indiana-recognized peer recovery credentials or obtain the required certification within the timeframe established by the employer:

• Certified Peer Recovery Coach (CPRC) through ICAADA (preferred for substance use treatment programs).
• Certified Peer Recovery Coach-Associate (CPRC-A) through ICAADA (entry-level credential that may be accepted while working toward full CPRC).
• Certified Peer Support Professional (CPSP) through the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA), when accepted by the employing organization or payer.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in substance use disorder treatment or recovery services.
• Knowledge of Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Care, Harm Reduction, and Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care.
• Experience facilitating groups.

Schedule

This is a contracted position with approximately 10 hours per week.

About the Organization

Hendricks Behavioral Hospital (HBH) is a premier healthcare provider in Plainfield, IN, setting the gold standard for excellence in mental health and addiction treatment support. HBH offers a full continuum of care, including inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services and specialized, evidence-based programs for all patients, regardless of their ability to pay. The community is an integral part of the HBH team, fostering collaboration to build an efficient, comprehensive, and seamless continuum of care. HBH provides dynamic, challenging, and highly rewarding positions, offering opportunities to work closely with a team of experts to ensure patients receive personalized services that guide them toward achieving their treatment goals.