Recovery Specialist

Are you motivated by knowing you've made a difference in someone's life and in our community? Do you have a passion for helping those in substance abuse recovery? If you answered yes, then you may have what it takes to be part of the Veterans Inc. team! The Recovery Specialist Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day oversight and supervision of the Recovery Specialists, provides supervision and capacity building, and ensures supervision during the times that the Clinical and Program Managers are not on-site. The qualified candidate must have strong leadership and team building skills, management experience, substantial clinical experience in the treatment of mental health and substance use disorders, a dependable work ethic, and the ability to multi-task and prioritize. WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DAY TO DAY: Assist with leading a multidisciplinary team to provide clients with necessary program information, conduct screenings and assessments, and assist with developing their treatment plans and goals. Assist with performing intakes, evaluation, orientation, treatment planning, documentation, discharge planning and referral of mental health and addiction clients. Develops and documents individualized treatment plans that address the needs client population. Responsible for assisting management with maintaining staffing 24/7, to assure client safety and adherence to state licensing requirements. Maintains a strict policy and practice of non-abandonment of client care, and acts as the final line of coverage in the event of unavailability of replacement staff. Responsible for coordinating with management and HR regarding disciplinary measures, employee relations and employee training and development. Collaborates with HR to coordinate training for staff as needed to support program needs, and assists Clinical Manager with providing education regarding psychotherapeutic techniques and evidence based treatment practices. Assists with maintaining a patient engagement initiative, including outreach to de-stigmatize the utilization of counseling services, works to enhance the "Culture of Care," understands how to treat clients with dignity and respect, and has the ability to de-escalate upset clients. Identifies and develops the curriculum and process for psychosocial drug and alcohol support groups focusing on coping mechanisms and understanding the nature of addiction. Increases education, screening, care coordination, risk reduction interventions, and counseling for clients with or at risk of HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, and other diseases associated with opioid use disorders. Provides required documentation and timely reports (including narratives and data reports) as needed. Maintains and monitors audit ready client files and documentation as required. Attends and participates in meetings as required. Leads meetings when necessary. Other duties and special projects as assigned. WHAT YOU MUST HAVE: Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related human services field required. Military experience can be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree. Minimum of two (2) year of supervisory/management experience. Minimum of two (2) year experience working with adult mental illness and substance abuse disorder population. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and writing skills. Documented experience working with clients with trauma histories. Documented experience working within an inpatient treatment center or human service setting. Experience using electronic medical records preferred. Must be available on some weekends. Must be able to successfully pass a CORI/Background records check. Compliance with Veterans Inc. COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. Religious and Medical Exemptions are considered. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU: Comprehensive Benefits Package for Full Time employees includes: BCBS Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Employer Paid Short and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance. $2500 Medical Opt-Out program if you have medical coverage through another source. Retirement Plan (403B) with a $2000 Match Flexible Spending Accounts Tuition Reimbursement Program of up to $2000 per year after a year of service Paid Parental Leave Veterans Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or protected Veteran status. If you need assistance completing an application please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Agencies are requested not to contact Veterans Inc. with recruiting inquiries. #J-18808-Ljbffr