Certified Recovery Specialist
Company: Pinnacle Treatment Centers
Location: Toms River
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Peer Support SpecialistWe offer competitive salary, full
benefits package, Paid Time Off, and opportunities for professional
growth.Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a growing leader in addiction
treatment services. We provide care across the nation, touching the
lives of over more than 30,000 patients daily.Our mission is to
remove all barriers to recovery and transform individuals,
families, and communities with treatment that works.Our employees
believe we are creating a better world where lives and communities
are made whole again through comprehensive treatment.As a Peer
Support Specialist, you are responsible for supporting others in
recovery from substance use disorder. You will serve as a role
model, mentor, advocate, and motivator to recovering individuals to
help prevent relapse and promote long-term recovery. You will also
represent Pinnacle Treatment Services in a positive and
professional manner. As a Peer Support Specialist, you will
demonstrate an ability to share personal recovery experiences and
develop appropriate and authentic peer-to-peer relationships. This
role must understand, and respect everyone's unique path to
recoveryRequirements:High school diploma or equivalent, with a
minimum of 2 years of stable recoveryCertification as a Peer
Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS)SUD Peer Recovery Support
Specialists are required to receive certification as a National
Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (NCPRSS) from NAADAC/NCC
AP or as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) by the
Addiction Professionals Certification BoardValid driver license in
state of employmentUp to 10% travel as neededCOVID -19 Vaccination
/ approved exemption statusPreferred education and
experience:Associate or bachelor's degree in one of the behavioral
science disciplines from an accredited college or university.1+
years of experience working in a behavioral health
setting.Responsibilities:Assist clients/patients in overcoming
barriers to treatment and meeting basic needs to promote
self-sufficiency.Assist clients/patients with building social
skills that will empower and enhance integration opportunities and
teach self-advocacy skills that support success within the
community.Provide education to client/patients on how to identify
and work through negative self-talk and ways to overcome
fears.Provide education to clients/patients around wellness
management and recovery skills.Educate clients/patients around
community and natural support, and how to utilize these in the
recovery process.Provide goal-planning sessions, access to
resources, care navigation, and one-to-one support to
clients/patients and their families when appropriate.Listen
attentively with respect, acceptance, and encouragement.Uphold the
confidentiality requirements of all client/patient information and
manage all daily tasks and activities consistent with HIPAA (Health
Insurance Portability and Accountability), the 42 CFR part 2, and
state and federal laws and regulations regarding confidentiality
and security.Lend unique insight into substance use disorders and
what makes recovery possible.Work cooperatively and respectfully
with all teammates, clients/patients, visitors, etc.Perform other
duties as assigned.Benefits:18 days PTO (Paid Time Off)401k with
company matchCompany sponsored ongoing training and certification
opportunities.Full comprehensive benefits package including
medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term
disability and accident insurance.Substance Use Disorder Treatment
and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP)Join our team. Join
our mission.
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