Peer Recovery Specialist
Woods Services
Join our team and be a part of something extraordinary as part of our Diversion Support Services & Outpatient program. Diversion Support Services The Diversion Support Services program works with individuals who are incarcerated in Middlesex County and released under bail reform to link them to services, including housing, financial assistance, physical health, and mental health services. The program uses a peer-focused and strengths-based model to transform consumers from surviving to thriving. The ideal candidate will provide individual therapy services, maintain a caseload of up to 20 consumers, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of high-quality mental health care. Benefits 3.2 weeks of Paid Time Off during the first year Medical, vision, dental and life insurance 403(b) employee participation and employer match 9 Agency-paid holidays Training opportunities provided throughout the year Salary: $30000 to $40000 / annually - depending upon experience Hours: This position is full-time, Monday – Friday / 8:30 am until 5:00 pm with some evenings required Job Summary Completes initial SDOH (Social Determinants of Health) screening for individuals in the jail setting and provides introduction to the program. Provides support to individuals from a mental health lived experience perspective in both individual and group formats Able to utilize the Wellness and Recovery Action Plan model Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the consumers served Must be able to assess and interpret data about the consumer’s status in order to identify each consumer’s needs and provide the appropriate care, including age-related care, needed by the consumer group High School diploma or Bachelor’s degree (preferred) with lived experience in mental health or substance abuse as well as lived experience in the justice system Must either have a certification to work as a peer specialist or be willing to obtain one with 6 months of employment Experience working with the population preferred About Legacy Treatment Services Legacy Treatment Services is a vibrant non-profit behavioral health organization that utilizes cutting-edge technology and evidence-based practice in treatment and clinical care. Our programs provide a complement of services for most ages and needs. This continuum is designed to meet the complex needs of each individual and creates a continuum of services that are able to meet the needs of children, adults and families through a continuum of services utilizing an integrated care model. We are dedicated to seeking new innovative solutions that help us provide needed services more efficiently while maintaining stable, sustainable growth. Legacy Treatment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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