Certified Peer Recovery Specialist

Job Ref

2403658

Category

Behavioral Health

Department

SAMHSA CMHC

Schedule

Full-time

Facility

Behavioral Health Eastside

Eastside

Indianapolis, IN

United States

Shift

Variable

Hours

M-F, 8am-8pm, variable

Join Community!

Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, “community” is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered — and we couldn’t do it without you.

Make a Difference

The Certified Peer Recovery Specialist serves as a consumer advocate, provides consumer information and peer support for consumers in community outpatient or inpatient settings. The CRS performs a wide range of tasks to assist consumers engagement in treatment, in regaining control over their lives and recovery process. This individual will be involved with consumers and the interdisciplinary team in assessment, person-centered service planning, and culturally competent service delivery. The CRS will model competence in recovery and coping and is willing to utilize his/her own story of recovery to assist consumers toward their own recovery goals.

Exceptional Skills and Qualifications

Applicants for this position should be able to collaborate with others in a team setting, have excellent communication skills, and a positive attitude toward problem-solving.

· Identifies self as a person living with mental illness or addiction.

· Assist consumers in articulating personal goals for recovery.

· Assist consumers in determining reasonable and holistic steps moving towards recovery.

· Assist consumers in identifying barriers to recovery goals.

· Assist consumers in identifying personal strengths in daily living and recovery skills

· High school diploma or GED equivalent required

· Current Indiana Driver’s license required

· Completed Addiction Peer Recovery Coach Certification (required)

Apply today for immediate consideration.

Why Community?

At Community Health Network, we build teams that deliver exceptional care through empathy, communication and collaboration. We consider ALL an integral part of the exceptional patient experience. We PRIIDE ourselves on not having employees but Caregivers. Join our Community as we make a difference in your community.

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