Recovery Support Staff

Recovery Support Staff

The Recovery Support Staff (RSS) plays a vital role in providing direct care and support to individuals receiving behavioral health services. Working under the supervision of licensed clinicians or healthcare professionals, the RSS assists in implementing treatment plans, promoting positive behavior management strategies, and ensuring the safety and well-being of clients in various behavioral health settings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

? Supports and assists individuals in recovery from substance abuse, mental health issues, or other behavioral health challenges.

? Implements individualized treatment plans developed by licensed clinicians or behavioral health professionals.

? Assists clients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, medication management, and transportation to appointments or activities.

? Facilitates group therapy sessions, psychoeducational groups, and recreational activities to promote socialization, skill-building, and therapeutic engagement.

? Monitors and documents client behavior, progress, and responses to treatment interventions, and communicates observations to the treatment team.

? Implements behavior management techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and de-escalation methods to address challenging behaviors and ensure a safe environment for clients and staff.

? Provides support and guidance to clients in developing coping skills, problem-solving techniques, and relapse prevention strategies to promote recovery and resilience.

? Participates in staff meetings, training sessions, and continuing education opportunities to enhance clinical skills and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.

? Maintains confidentiality of client information and adheres to ethical guidelines and professional standards of conduct in all interactions.

? Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications:

? High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field preferred.

? 2 - 3 years of experience working in behavioral health, mental health, or substance abuse treatment settings preferred.

? Strong interpersonal, communication, and active listening skills.

? Ability to establish rapport with clients, demonstrate empathy, and maintain professional boundaries.

? Knowledge of mental health disorders, substance abuse treatment principles, and evidence based therapeutic interventions.

? Ability to remain calm under pressure, effectively manage crisis situations, and implement de-escalation techniques.

? Basic computer skills and proficiency in documentation using electronic health record (EHR) systems.

? Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed to meet the needs of clients and the program.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

? Ability to sit and stand for extended periods.

? Manual dexterity to operate a computer and other office equipment.

? Ability to lift and carry materials for admissions events and presentations.

? Must be able to lift 25 pounds at a time.

? Vision and hearing acuity to perform job duties effectively.

Note:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Category: Allied

Job Function: Allied | Recovery Peer Support Specialist | Recovery Peer Support Specialist

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0814

Contract Duration: 13

Pay Rate: $960 / Week

Date Posted: 2026-06-22T20:15:24