BHG Joplin Treatment Center
Peer Recovery Support Specialist
Hiring Timeframe
1-2 Weeks
Experience
Intermediate-level
Location
On-Site
Benefits
401(K) Matching
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Job Description
Behavioral Health Group (BHG) is the largest network of Joint Commission-accredited treatment centers and the leading provider of opioid addiction treatment services. We are dedicated to helping individuals overcome substance use disorders. With over 115 locations in 24 states, our team of more than 1,900 employees serves over 42,000 patients.
The Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) reports to the Program Director and builds trust with patients, aiding in their recovery journey. Utilizing various resources, the PRSS helps patients regain independence and master their recovery.
Job Responsibilities & Requirements
Responsibilities:
- Patient Mentorship & Support: Provide practical support, mentoring, advocacy, and problem-solving; assist patients in setting and achieving recovery goals; model effective coping techniques, self-help strategies, and empowerment skills.
- Education & Group Facilitation: Educate patients and families on mental illness and addiction; teach problem-solving techniques in group settings; support patients in joining and sustaining self-help groups; utilize tools like Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP) for individual wellness.
- Resource & Career Guidance: Support patients' vocational choices and address job-related anxiety; assist in social skills development and obtaining housing; connect patients with community resources and advocate for recovery-based services.
- Care Team Collaboration: Collaborate with treatment teams on recovery plans; advocate that addiction is a brain disease and combat stigma; collect and report data as required.
- Professional Standards & Operations: Demonstrate hope, respect, and care in all interactions; work independently under pressure; make sound decisions regarding confidential issues; manage stressful situations effectively and report any work-related injuries or hazards immediately.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- 2+ years of experience in behavioral health.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Peer Recovery or Peer Recovery Coach certification preferred.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- Variable workload with periodic high activity levels.
- Prolonged periods of sitting and keyboarding, with occasional bending and stretching.
- Adequate vision for reading correspondence and computer screens.
- Effective communication skills by phone or in person.