PEER RECOVERY SUPPORT SPECIALIST - SECAUCUS AREA
About the role
If you are looking to make an impact by helping others, then Preferred Behavioral Health Group is the place for you! By joining our award-winning team, you will become part of the premier behavioral health organization in New Jersey. PBHG is a dynamic and innovative non-profit organization that was proudly named one of "THE BEST PLACES TO WORK IN NEW JERSEY" for both 2024 and 2025 by NJBIZ! Our mission is to change lives and save lives across the state of New Jersey through a Trauma Informed Care culture. Our staff is at the core of everything we do. We are dedicated to building a diverse team where employees feel a sense of belonging and are valued for their individual contributions. We encourage staff development and embrace a growth mindset. If you are interested in pursuing an exciting and rewarding career while being part of a recognized “Best Place to Work”, please submit your resume today!
Program: CPSAI | Location: Hudson Area - Secaucus, NJ
Responsibilities
- Maintains relationships with parent/caregiver and families in order to assist individuals in the treatment engagement and retention process
- Reinforces, guides and ensures parents/caregiver and their families that recovery is possible, and is built on multiple strengths, coping abilities and resources of each individual
- Provides supportive outreach and engagement, in-office and out of office, for the purpose of furthering recovery in coordination with staff members including but not limited to phone calls, letter and home visits
- Enhances identification and participation in the recovery community
- Empowers parents/caregiver to make self-determined and self-directed choices about their recovery pathway
- In collaboration with the parent/caregiver, develops a Recovery Plan