Peer Support Specialist

About the role

Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a growing leader in addiction treatment services, providing care across the nation and transforming lives daily. The Peer Support Specialist plays a crucial role in supporting individuals in recovery from substance use disorder, acting as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport patients to and from designated locations in a company vehicle, providing support as needed while ensuring professional and compassionate experience.
• Aid patients in overcoming barriers to treatment and meeting basic needs to promote self-sufficiency.
• Support recovery by providing support, assistance, encouragement, advocacy, and modeling behavior.
• Aid patients in building social skills that will empower and enhance integration opportunities and teach self-advocacy skills that support success within the community.
• Provide education to patients on identifying and working through negative self-talk and overcoming fears.
• Document in EMR, as necessary.
• Provide education to patients around wellness management and recovery skills.
• Educate patients around community and natural support, life skills, recovery-related activities, and how to utilize these in the recovery process.
• Arrange referrals to other agencies and resources in the community when appropriate.
• Provide goal-planning sessions, access to resources, care navigation, and one-to-one support to patients and their families where appropriate.
• Provide coaching and support to clients as challenges arise from everyday activities.
• Lend unique insight into substance use disorders and what makes recovery possible.
• Attend team meetings and complete all training courses timely as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Peer Support Certification as may be required by the state in which the facility operates; OR certification eligible within the period designated by the facility’s individual guidance.
• CPR/MANDT certification – updated as required.
• Personal Attestation of one year in recovery from substance use disorder.
• Must possess a current valid driver’s license in good standing in state of employment and be insurable by the designated carrier.
• This role is required to drive for company purposes.
• Localized travel up to 75% may be required.
• NJ Requirements: 500 hours of peer recovery or volunteer work in a pre-approved facility within the past 2 years, 46 hours of pre-approved recovery-focused training in the core areas of advocacy, mentoring and education, ethical responsibility, and recovery/wellness support, Completion of pre-approved 25 hours supervised practicum, Has NPI and Medicaid #, Completed and submitted the Independent Clinic Peer Recovery Support Specialist Addendum and received confirmation of enrollment, Proof of Peer Support Certification through NADACC.
• Preferred Education and Experience: Associate or bachelor’s degree in one of the behavioral science disciplines from an accredited college or university, 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

Pay

Pay Range: $18-20/hr depending on experience