TN Certified Peer Recovery Specialist
Core
A Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) assists individuals with mental illness or addiction in a safe, supportive environment to build confidence, social skills, and recovery goals through group facilitation and peer modeling.
Role type
Peer Recovery Specialist (IC)
Builds
Recovery support groups and activities for clients with mental illness or substance use disorder
Domain
Behavioral health / Mental health and addiction recovery
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Peer recovery facilitation, personal recovery story sharing, group activity leadership, confidentiality management, electronic medical records documentation, transportation logistics
Preferred skills
F-endorsement certification, state-approved CPRS training completion
Technologies
Electronic medical records systems
Responsibilities
Facilitate groups promoting recovery through education and positive role modeling; assist clients in identifying personal strengths and recovery steps; document peer progress in electronic medical records; provide transportation via company van; model a positive attitude and recovery lifestyle.
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC