Certified Peer Support Specialist

Company:  Advanced Recovery Systems
Location: Littleton
Closing Date: 20/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Overview:

 

 

Are you a passionate Certified Peer Support Specialist looking to utilize your skillset by making an impact in the lives of others? We’ve got an opportunity for you at our Recovery Village!

  

Join our Highlands Ranch team and build your career helping others rebuild their lives!  

  

Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 11am-7pm, Saturdays are flexible to work remote. 

 

Pay Ranges: $24.00-$27.00

 

Advanced Recovery Systems | Denver Mental Health and Counseling by The Recovery Village is a physician-led, nationwide network of mental health and addiction treatment centers redefining the standard of care in the mental health and recovery field. Denver Mental Health and Counseling offers outpatient programs that treat addiction and mental health conditions in a compassionate environment.

 

 

What we have to offer: 

Competitive Pay

Work/ Life Balance 

Cohesive Team Culture, A Great Place to Advance Your Clinical Practice! 

Saving lives! 

 

Other benefits include: 

Health, Vision, Dental, Employer Matched 401(k) 

STD, LTD, and Employer Paid Term Life Policy 

Employer Matched HSA – up to $1500 a year company contribution 

Employee Wellness Program – reduce employee premiums $40/mo 

Free Teladoc services 

Employee Referral Bonus 

Paid Time Off Vacation 

Personal 

Vacation 

Sick 

 

 

 

Pay Minimum:
USD $24.00/Hr.

Pay Maximum:
USD $27.00/Hr.

Responsibilities:
Levels of care at this facility include: Intensive Outpatient Program, Outpatient Rehab, Medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and Aftercare Planning 

  

Here is what you’ll do as a Certified Recreational Therapist: 

Work with Community providers to bring in evening support groups and participate in community activities with patients.

Use previous experience to mentor, monitor and motivate clients

Engage with patients post facility discharge to enroll in peer support program

Promote wellness and recovery

Establish relationship with clients as peer

Establish treatment plans with measurable goals to promote a wellness-oriented lifestyle

Assist in coaching practical living skills and personal care

Document in accordance with program requirements

Ensure clients are being communicated within a timely manner – in accordance with recovery plan.

Provide program information to prospective clients and families as needed

Conduct telephone conversations in a friendly and professional manner

Maintain clear communications with supervisors and co-workers

Participate in staff meetings as needed

Other duties as assigned by supervisor(s)

 

 

Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent.

Minimum of one (1) year experience in a treatment setting, and/or Substance Abuse / Recovery agency. Prior experience as a Peer Support Specialist preferred.

Must Hold an active Peer Support state certification in practicing state(s) - Colorado CPFS or NCPS National Certification 

Effective communication, fluent in recovery/mental health, fluent in technology/general computer skills

 

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:
Advanced Recovery Systems complies with state-specific COVID-19 vaccination mandates for healthcare workers. Team members in our facilities/offices located in states with vaccination mandates are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including any booster shots if stipulated) unless approved for a reasonable accommodation based on disability, medical condition, pregnancy, or religious belief that prevents them from being vaccinated.  There is no state mandate in Colorado.

  

The Company complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups based on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices/EEO. 

     

We are proud to be a drug-free workplace. 

#LI-AS1

#LI-Onsite 

 

Apply Now
Share this job
Advanced Recovery Systems
  • Similar Jobs

  • Part-Time Certified Nursing Assistant

    Littleton
    View Job
  • Classification Specialist

    Littleton
    View Job
  • Sourcing Specialist

    Littleton
    View Job
  • Analyst II, Wireless Experience Support

    Littleton
    View Job
  • Patient Service Specialist

    Littleton
    View Job
An unhandled exception has occurred. See browser dev tools for details. Reload 🗙