Join a Team that CARES! At ODMHSAS, we believe in I.C.A.R.E. - Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.
Our mission is to promote healthy communities and provide the highest quality care to enhance the well-being of all Oklahomans. Northwest Center for Behavioral Health (NCBH) is currently accepting resumes for a Recovery Support Specialist (RSS) to provide peer support services to consumers in our Enid Outpatient Office !
The RSS performs a wide range of tasks to assist consumers in regaining control of their lives and navigating the recovery process.
The RSS will work as an advocate and will possess the skills to maintain a high level of professionalism, ethics, and interactions with all ODMHSAS stakeholders. A Family Peer is an individual who has lived experience as a caregiver of a child, youth or young adult who has mental health or behavioral health challenges.
The incumbent will be certified by ODMHSAS to offer family peer support services.
Family Peers use their lived experience to ensure engagement and active participation of the family throughout the treatment process and assist family members in developing knowledge and skills to promote their family member's recovery.
Family Training and Support service provides the training and support necessary to ensure active participation of the family or consumer in the service planning process Key Responsibilities :
- Provide guided implementation, support and reinforcement of skills learned throughout the treatment process May provide training to the family members to increase their ability to provide a safe and supportive environment in the home and community Assist the consumer or family in the acquisition of knowledge and skills necessary to understand and address the specific needs of the child in relation to their mental illness and treatment Development and enhancement of the families specific problem-solving skills, coping mechanisms and strategies for symptom / behavior management Assistance in understanding crisis plans and plan of care process Job Type / Salary : Application period : 10 / 15 / 2025 – 10 / 31 / 2025 Full-time Primary Working Hours : M, W, R, F 8 : 00 am -5 : 00 pm; T 10 : 00 am - 7 : 00 pm Annual Salary $30,000.00 - $14.23 / Hour $34,500.00 - $16.59 / Hour Once certified $38,000.00 - $18.27 / Lead certified $40,000.00 - $19.23 / Senior certified Number of Vacancies - 2 (Two) FLSA Status : Non-Exempt Minimum Qualifications and Experience : Requires High School diploma or GED; Demonstrated participation in advocacy and / or personal knowledge in recovery; Has the ability to become a Certified Recovery Support Specialist.
Criteria to become a Certified Recovery Support Specialist is available at https :
/ / oklahoma.gov / odmhsas / trainings / workforce-certification / certified-peer-recovery-support-specialist.html Great Reasons to Work with Us! ODMHSAS is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents. Our benefits include : Generous state paid benefit allowance – Employees are given a specific amount each paycheck to help pay for insurance premiums!A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care. Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs 11 paid holidays 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match Longevity Bonus for years of service About us :
Interested in joining one of the best state agencies in Oklahoma?We want you at Northwest Center for Behavioral Health!NCBH provides excellent treatment to all of Northwestern Oklahoma.We are licensed and Joint Commission accredited since 1974.We provide complete mental health and substance abuse services for the individuals of Northwest Oklahoma in our outpatient offices, transitional residential program and our inpatient psychiatric unit.We are currently recruiting for a Recovery Support Specialist at our Enid Outpatient Facility in Enid, OK. Special Requirements :
Applicant must be able to pass an OSBI background. Must possess a US driver’s license to perform job related travel if necessary. Upon a conditional offer of employment, applicants for safety sensitive positions shall be required to submit to urinalysis to test for drugs. Appointment to a safety sensitive position shall be contingent upon a negative drug test result. (if Required) Applicants must submit to a physical examination and shall meet the physical examination requirements of occasionally lifting / carrying 50 pounds and be able to pull a maximum force of 25 pounds. THIS AGENCY REQUIRES COVERAGE 24 HOURS, 7 DAYS PER WEEK.WORK HOURS AND LOCATION MAY VARY DEPENDING ON BUSINESS NECESSITY.EMPLOYEES MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK WEEKENDS AND OVERTIME. Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.Drug, alcohol and tobacco free workplace! An Equal Opportunity Employer. Powered by JazzHR