Peer Recovery Specialist

Position Summary

The Peer Recovery Specialist under the direction of the Behavioral Health Medical Director will have a strong understanding of addiction and recovery processes, providing support and guidance to individuals struggling with substance use disorders. This role involves conducting individual and group non-clinical, strength-based support, performing patient assessments, and developing personalized treatment plans to facilitate recovery. The Peer Recovery Specialist will also engage in case management and crisis intervention, ensuring that clients receive the necessary resources and support throughout their recovery journey.

Key functions and responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group sessions to address addiction issues and promote recovery.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments to evaluate the needs of clients.
• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans based on assessment findings.
• Provide case management services, coordinating care with other healthcare professionals as needed.
• Utilize crisis intervention techniques to assist clients in high-stress situations.
• Maintain accurate documentation of client progress, treatment plans, and session notes.
• Collect and analyze research data related to addiction treatment outcomes.
• Educate clients about addiction, recovery processes, and available resources.
• Apply knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-9 coding, and applied behavior analysis in counseling practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in individual group counseling and case management within an addiction treatment setting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology relevant to addiction treatment.
• Familiarity with research data collection methods, tracking, and reporting related to behavioral health outcomes.
• Strong skills in crisis management and intervention strategies.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to build rapport with clients.
• A commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to ethical standards in counseling practices.
• Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records. Proficiency with eClinicalWorks, preferred.
• Must be attentive to detail.
• Must be professional in communication and appearance.
• Excellent interpersonal and writing skills.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

CCI Health Services does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. All personnel decisions are to be administered in accordance with this policy and in compliance with applicable federal and state law, including, but not limited to, decisions regarding recruitment, selection, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, lay-offs, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs.

The CEO & President of CCI and all managerial personnel are committed to this policy and its enforcement. Employees are directed to bring any violation of this policy to the immediate attention of their supervisor, Human Resources, or the CEO & President. Any employee who violates this policy or knowingly retaliates against an employee reporting or complaining of a violation of this policy, shall be subject to immediate corrective action, up to and including termination of employment. Complaints brought under this policy will be promptly investigated and handled with due regard for the privacy and respect of all involved.