The Peer Recovery Specialist position working within the Re-Entry Department, counsels and advises individuals with SUD/MAT addictions including but not limited to alcohol, tobacco, drug, and/or other addictions. May counsel individuals, families, groups, or engage in prevention programs. The principles of harm reduction include, humanism, pragmatism, individualism, autonomy, incrementalism, and accountability without termination.
Benefits
- Free Medical, Dental & Vision
- 13 Paid Holidays + PTO
- 403 (B) retirement match
- Life Insurance, EAP
- Tuition Reimbursement
- SEIU Union
- Flexible Spending Account
- Continued workforce development & training
- Succession plans & growth within
Qualifications
- Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or AA
- Minimum of two years’ experience as a Substance Abuse Counselor or work-related experience in a community behavioral health environment.
- Experience and knowledge of multi-ethnic and underserved communities.
- Bilingual in Spanish and English (Required).
- Demonstrated experience in a Managed Care setting or Drug Medical setting.
- Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.
- Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral disorders.
- Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
Responsibilities
- Counsel clients and patients, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes.
- Complete and maintain accurate records and reports regarding the patients' histories and progress, services provided, and other required information.
- Develop client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and client histories.
- Review and evaluate clients' progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans.
- Interview clients, review records, and confer with other professionals to evaluate individuals' mental and physical condition, and to determine their suitability for participation in a specific program.
- Intervene as advocate for clients or patients to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
- Provide clients or family members with information about addiction issues and about available services and programs, making appropriate referrals when necessary.
- Modify treatment plans to comply with changes in client status.
- Coordinate counseling efforts with mental health professionals and other health professionals such as doctors, nurses, and social workers.
- Plan and implement follow-up and aftercare programs for clients to be discharged from treatment programs.
- Conduct chemical dependency program orientation sessions.
- Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting clients or patients.
- Participate in case conferences and staff meetings.
- Coordinate activities with courts, probation officers, community services and other post-treatment agencies.
- Confer with family members or others close to clients to keep them informed of treatment planning and progress.
- Follow progress of discharged patients to determine effectiveness of treatments
- Other responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor
St. John’s Community Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
