Peer Support Specialist

Peer Support Specialist

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program

Full Time Hours: Monday - Friday, 5:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Our Benefits:

• Semi-Annual Bonus Program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Competitive 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Employer-paid clinical supervision (free to employees)
• Free and unlimited access to 500+ accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering continued support to employee lifestyle and well-being
• Early morning hours offering a great work/life balance
• Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry

Our Team:

Albany Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Albany, OR, is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. Our counseling team provides compassionate, high-quality counseling and therapy to patients that are seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.

Your job as a Peer Support Specialist:

As a Peer Support Specialist you will support and assist patients in their recovery from addictions, such as alcoholism, drug addiction, eating disorders, or other behavioral problems, to break down barriers to treatment and bridge together the varying entities that help an individual maintain productive, long-term recovery. Additionally, the Peer Support Specialist will assist the patient in developing skills and enhancing strengths to avoid relapse and successfully navigate the full continuum of care and the road to long-term recovery.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides peer support to clinically complex patients, drawing on common experiences as a peer; validates each individuals' experiences and provides guidance and encouragement to these individuals to take responsibility and actively participate in their own recovery
• Engages patients referred to treatment at the initial point of contact, clinic or other community provider, to expedite screening for the appropriate level of care.
• Acts as advocate and mentor to patients in recovery to promote decision making, empowerment and engagement
• Acts as a role model for patients by sharing effective coping techniques and self-help strategies to promote personal growth and development in handling internal and external stressors, positive health, wellness and lifestyle choices
• Provides peer support knowledge related to treatment including methadone, buprenorphine or extended-release naltrexone injection maintenance treatment.
• Acts as a liaison between patients, clinical team and community resources including but not limited to:
• Assisting patients in seeking and receiving services to meet their individual social needs and provides support to facilitate patient success to maintain recovery
• Assisting in the process of acquiring housing, necessities and skills needed to maintain daily and monthly household responsibilities and independent living
• Assisting patients in establishing a relationship with a primary care provider or additional medical care in a coordinated/team approach
• Serving as linkage between patients and employers in the area to assist patients in obtaining and maintaining gainful employment
• Assisting patients with acquiring and developing life and social skills, education and other needs identified by the individual to promote quality of life after recovery

Qualifications

Required Education, Skills, and Qualifications:

• HS graduate or equivalent required;
• No previous work experience in field required.
• Direct experience in substance abuse through personal life experiences, instruction/internship or similar practicum through education or certification process.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• CRM in the state of Oregon

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual's characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.