Certified Peer Specialist - Addictive Disease (CPS-AD)

Overview Join our dedicated team as a Certified Peer Specialist - Addictive Disease (CPS-AD), where your lived experience and passion for recovery will empower individuals facing substance use challenges. In this vital role, you will serve as a compassionate guide, providing peer support, mentorship, and behavioral health services to help clients navigate their recovery journey. Your authentic connection and motivational skills will foster hope, resilience, and positive change within our community. This paid position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference while advancing your career in mental health and addiction services. Responsibilities Provide peer support and mentorship to individuals experiencing substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions, utilizing your lived experience to inspire hope and recovery. Conduct crisis intervention and crisis management to de-escalate situations and ensure client safety. Deliver behavioral health counseling using evidence-based approaches such as motivational interviewing to motivate clients toward positive change. Collaborate with clinical teams to develop personalized recovery plans and document progress within Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems accurately. Assist clients in developing coping skills, relapse prevention strategies, and social skills to promote long-term sobriety. Engage in ongoing mentoring activities, fostering trust and empowering clients to take active roles in their recovery process. Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and supervision to enhance skills related to addiction counseling, social work practices, and crisis management. Requirements Valid certification as a Peer Specialist with specialized training or experience in Addictive Disease (CPS-AD). Lived experience with substance use recovery that aligns with the principles of peer support. Knowledge of behavioral health, mental health counseling techniques, and addiction recovery processes. Strong skills in crisis intervention and crisis management to handle emergency situations effectively. Proficiency in motivational interviewing techniques to engage clients in their recovery journey. Experience working with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems for documentation and case management. Excellent mentoring abilities with a compassionate approach tailored to diverse populations. Preferred qualifications include experience in social work or mental health counseling, familiarity with social services resources, and certifications related to addiction counseling or behavioral health support. Join us in transforming lives through compassionate peer support! Your dedication can inspire hope and foster resilience for those on their path to recovery.

Pay:

From $37,000.00 per year People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person