Peer Recovery Specialist - Weekend

Who We Are

Avenues Recovery Center is a nationwide network of drug and alcohol rehab centers with eighteen locations across seven states. With an unrivaled, evidence - based clinical program and highly individualized care, Avenues continues to set new standards in the world of addiction treatment. Our programs - spanning detox, residential, PHP, IOP and outpatient services - have transformed the lives of thousands to date. But our secret superpower is our people. If you are a talented, passionate clinician looking to make a real difference in the recovery community, the Avenues family warmly welcomes you!

What You'll Do

• Engage directly with clients, developing relationships and securing commitment to treatment
• Conduct client crisis interventions as needed to prevent their leaving treatment AMA
• Facilitate group occasionally to maintain understanding of community needs and challenges
• Collaborate with, direct and train client support staff in crisis intervention and safe supervision
• Record all client interactions, reports, observations, and interventions in client charts

What We're Looking For

• High School Diploma or GED required

• 1+ year experience in addiction treatment, behavioral health, or a similar client-facing role preferred

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and engage clients in treatment

• Ability to manage difficult situations and provide crisis intervention when needed

• Strong communication and documentation skills, proficient with Microsoft 365 programs

• If in recovery, minimum 1 year of sustained sobriety required

Where You'll Work

Avenues Recovery Center at Eastern Shore is a 100-bed residential facility which offers inpatient drug and alcohol rehabilitation services. Our expansive building is newly renovated, modern and appealing, offering an array of amenities and a true hotel-like experience. Set on 7.74 acres of picturesque and secluded property, Avenues at Eastern Shore provides the ideal setting for clients to heal, re-connect and re-discover themselves. Our multidisciplinary staff include therapists, clinicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, addictions counselors and behavioral health technicians who are trained in all key therapeutic modalities - and all of whom provide compassionate, dignified and unsurpassed care each day.

Why Join Us?

Avenues features a rich, fulfilling workplace culture where each person is valued and greatness is pursued. We support our employees unconditionally, and work to provide them with every resource they need to excel! Aside from generous PTO and compensation, when you join the Avenues family, you'll be eligible for the following benefits package:

• 401K
• Medical Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Eligible for HRSA STAR federal student loan repayment
• Accident
• Critical Illness
• Hospital Indemnity
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Long -Term Disability
• Employer-Paid Life and AD&D
• LifeTime Benefit Term Insurance with Long Term Care
• Legal Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Employer-Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Medical
• Dependent Care FSA (DCF)

Join our growing team and discover the magic here at Avenues!

Apply today!