Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Peer Recovery Specialist

About the role

Reporting to the Team Lead, the Peer Recovery Specialist will work closely with our clinical and support teams to provide personalized support to individuals with Substance Use Disorder (SUD). Utilizing personal lived experience and specialized training, the Peer Recovery Specialist will guide members through their recovery journey, helping them navigate resources, build coping skills, and stay motivated toward their recovery goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one peer support to individuals with SUD, utilizing personal lived experience to motivate members.
• Develop individualized recovery plans in collaboration with members, focusing on their unique strengths and needs.
• Collaborate with clinical and support teams to ensure a comprehensive, integrated approach to member care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of member interactions, progress, and outcomes.
• Advocate for members, helping them to access necessary resources and services within the community.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development to stay current with best practices in peer recovery support.
• Assist with onboarding and mentoring new team members.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors or management.

What Success Looks Like In This Role

• High member satisfaction and engagement as measured by survey responses and retention rates.
• Session volume expectations (50-60 twenty minute sessions weekly).
• High member reassessment rates.
• Effective collaboration with clinical and support teams, leading to integrated and holistic care for members.
• Timely and accurate documentation of all member interactions and progress.

Requirements

• Certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience providing peer support to individuals with SUD.
• Lived experience with substance use recovery, demonstrating a strong personal commitment to the recovery journey.
• Lived experience with mental health treatment and recovery also strongly encouraged to support members with co-occurring conditions.
• Strong understanding of recovery principles, techniques, and best practices such as motivational interviewing, stages of change, and recovery capital.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with members.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and resourcefulness in navigating complex systems of care.
• Proficiency in Google Office Suite (Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, etc.).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards in all member interactions.

Bonus Qualifications

• National Peer Specialist Certification
• Bilingual

Pay

The target base salary range for this position is $32.00–$37.00 per hour. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. We review all employee pay and compensation programs annually at minimum to ensure competitive and fair pay.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision benefits start on your first day at Spring Health. You and your dependents also receive an individual One Medical account valued at $199/year per user.
• HSA and FSA plans are also available.
• Employer sponsored 401(k) match of up to 2%.
• A yearly allotment of no-cost visits to the Spring Health network of therapists, coaches, and medication management providers for you and your dependents.
• Generous paid time off, 10 sick days, 12 paid holidays throughout the year, and a 1-month sabbatical leave granted at your 4-year anniversary.
• Parental leave up to 18 weeks, depending on eligibility including tenure and medical situation.
• Access to fertility care support through Carrot, in addition to $4,000 reimbursement for related fertility expenses.
• Access to Wellhub, an on-demand virtual benefit that provides wellbeing coaching and budget management.
• Up to $1,000 Professional Development Reimbursement per year.
• $200 per year donation matching to support your favorite causes.