Peer Recovery Specialist CCBHC $2,000 retention bonus

This position is eligible for $2,000 retention bonus. Job Summary The Providence Center Peer Recovery Specialist (PRS) CCBHC provides peer support services, serves as a consumer advocate, and delivers written and experiential information and resources to promote recovery. The PRS will perform a wide range of tasks to assist consumers in regaining control over their lives and recovery process, coordinating with multidisciplinary Integrated Health Home treatment teams to identify, support, assess, and address barriers to achieving goals and objectives. Duties and Responsibilities Mentor and provide recovery-based coaching for SPMI clients, helping them pursue individual health and wellness journeys. Provide individualized health coaching to help clients achieve their health objectives. Support clients in managing their mental and physical health. Help clients learn how to make good choices for themselves. Create and adapt wellness objectives to overcome barriers to good mental and physical health, based on client needs and input. Co‑facilitate groups and classes to support improved health outcomes for SUD and/or SPMI clients. Work closely with Integrated Health Home (IHH) teams to engage clients in appropriate services and resources and assist with care coordination. Promote consumer engagement in therapy, psychiatric appointments, compliance with the healthcare registry, wellness services, and primary care. Complete all tracking and reporting requirements for outcomes and evaluation. Maintain appropriate professional standards and provide follow‑up for consumers. Provide self‑help recovery services and other peer wellness services. Coordinate with IHH teams at the Center to expand the reach of wellness/health‑focused peer specialist services. Requirements High School diploma or GED. Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Certification or willingness to obtain within one year of employment. Strong consumer advocacy skills and a high priority for consumer needs. Knowledge and experience in accessing community resources (housing, medical, financial, etc.). Desire to help others and share life experience with other consumers. Experience in behavioral and/or medical health preferred; computer experience preferred. Knowledge of recovery‑based concepts. Valid driver’s license, registration, current inspection, and insured automobile (position may require driving). Good communication and organizational skills, personal resilience. Enthusiasm, respect, adaptability, flexibility, and spirit of cooperation in the work environment. Ability to demonstrate empowerment, self‑responsibility, and work with consumers from diverse backgrounds. Americans with Disabilities Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job‑specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined on a case‑by‑case basis. EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Ethics Statement: Employees conduct themselves consistent with the ethical standards of the organization, including but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values. #J-18808-Ljbffr