Job description

For over 30 years, New Season Treatment Centers have been a leading national health care service provider of outpatient treatment centers that specialize in providing safe, quality and best in class care for individuals living with Opioid Use Disorder ("OUD").

Operating in over 70 treatment centers in multiple states, our team members are engaged in medication-assisted treatment, counseling, support, and care management of individuals living with OUD. We treat the whole person and, in so doing, address the underlying causes of OUD in an effort to provide a continuum of care that not only addresses treatment needs but supports the patient on their journey to recovery.

Job Summary:

The Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (PRS) will provide direct peer-to-peer support services to individuals who have substance abuse or co-occurring disorders. As an advocate for patients, the Certified Peer Recovery Specialist will be responsible for providing essential expertise and consultation to the entire multidisciplinary treatment team to promote a culture in which each individual's treatment needs and preferences are recognized, understood, respected and integrated into treatment, rehabilitation, and community self-help activities. The Certified Peer Recovery Specialist will draw from his/her own journey of recovery to inspire hope and provide support to others who are facing similar situations.

Essential Functions:

• Assists patients in developing problem-solving skills to respond to challenging experiences in their recovery
• Models effective coping and self-help strategies and techniques to individuals or groups of patients to overcome personal fears, anxieties, urges, and triggers
• Assists/supports patients in daily decision making, resolution of minor problems, and crisis intervention as necessary
• Assists patients in identifying their personal goals and objectives for recovery and sobriety
• Assists clinic staff in a collaborative process of identifying programs and environments that are conducive to recovery
• Assists patients in creating their personal recovery plans
• Meets with patients to provide advice and support in accordance with treatment plans
• Assists/coordinates patient support groups on a regular basis
• Assists patients in obtaining and utilizing clinic based and community based services that support individual recovery needs
• Assists patients by identifying community resources and encouraging participation, to engage in healthy social activities, employment opportunities or provide other assistance as needed
• Observes behaviors and evidence of general well-being and discusses observations with the patient
• Assists patients in developing empowerment skills through self-advocacy
• Ensures timely and appropriate documentation as required by company, state, and federal policy

Benefits:

• Early morning hours (Allows for a great work life balance)
• Competitive Pay
• Generous PTO (3 weeks with buy up options)
• Excellent Medical (EPO & PPO plans), Dental, and Vision Insurance
• FSA's, Telehealth and Tele-Counseling services
• Life Insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability
• 401k with up to 3% matching
• Reimbursement for education, license, tuition, etc.
• Referral bonus (up to $750)

Essential Position Requirements:

• Education/Licensure/Certification:
• Have a High School diploma or equivalent. Complete the online Minnesota Credentialing Board Certified Peer Support Specialist Exam.
• Required Knowledge:
• Entry-level knowledge. (Basic week-long 35 hour training conducted by the Minnesota Credentialing Board). Must complete annual continuing education offered by the Minnesota Credentialing Board to allow the Peer Specialist to maintain certification. Must be computer literate and have basic knowledge of all Google products.
• Additional training in behavioral intervention, CPR, First Aid and Human Rights will be provided by the company.
• Experience Required:
• Self identify as a present or former primary consumer in substance abuse recovery or of mental health services.
• Must have at least 1-2 years experience working with Adult MH/SA disorders.
• Complete a State approved training program and pass a standardized examination.

New Season provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Saint Cloud, MN 56303: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Minnesota Certified Recovery Specialist (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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