Recovery Support Specialist-Full Time
Core
A peer support specialist who uses personal recovery experience to help individuals with mental health and/or substance use issues process crises, learn wellness strategies, and prevent future hospitalizations.
Role type
Peer Recovery Support Specialist (IC)
Builds
Individual recovery plans and community support networks for consumers in crisis
Domain
Behavioral health / Mental health and substance use recovery
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Peer support, trauma-informed care, case management, advocacy, treatment planning, discharge planning, community resource linkage, skills training facilitation, documentation
Preferred skills
Personal recovery experience, experience with severe mental illness and/or substance use disorders, knowledge of Medicaid Rule 132/140, SUPR 2060, Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS), Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP) facilitation
Technologies
WRAP, Medicaid Rule 132/140, SUPR 2060
Responsibilities
Provide peer support and recovery information to consumers; assess and evaluate consumer needs, strengths, and goals; implement individual service plans through case management and skills training; advocate within systems to promote person-centered recovery; consult with licensed professionals and other agencies; refer consumers to community programs; build relationships with emergency services; provide on-site support in hospital settings; train other providers; document service provision.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC