Recovery Support Specialist - Phoenix, AZ (FT Back End Days)
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We're not just behavioral health people—we're crisis people. Connections Health Solutions is a leading provider of immediate-access behavioral health crisis care. Our team combines medical and recovery-oriented treatment to stabilize individuals in crisis and connect them to community-based resources for ongoing recovery.
Founded by emergency room psychiatrists Dr. Chris Carson and Dr. Robert Williamson, our model is physician-led and data-driven, drawing upon more than 15 years of crisis care expertise. Recognized by SAMHSA and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing as a national best practice, we've delivered invaluable treatment to hundreds of thousands of individuals facing crises. Our commitment remains to improve access, inspire hope, and provide the right support. Our values shape our decisions, define our culture, and foster continuous learning and growth. We accept people as they are, creating safe spaces where they feel valued and respected. We inspire hope by walking with people side-by-side, showing them grace and compassion. We act with intention, holding ourselves and each other accountable, and doing the right thing. We work as one team, trusting and supporting each other. We embrace change and innovation, striving to find better ways to fulfill our mission. We are on a mission to change the face of behavioral health. Help us save lives and make a difference.
Responsibilities
What You'll Do :
- Acts as an active facilitator (or co-facilitator) in groups and individual recovery. Serves as an individual advocate and support resource throughout the treatment process.
- Works to lessen the instance of seclusion (if applicable) and restraint by building therapeutic alliance and exercising trauma informed care.
- Demonstrates knowledge of community resources to help meet individuals' unique recovery needs. Implements knowledge of multiple paths of recovery and promotes them equally.
- Works cohesively with a multi-discipline team through all aspects of an individual's treatment and recovery.
- Documents all encounters with individuals in the electronic health record.
- Encourages and supports from a place of experience and understanding and is willing to use appropriate self-disclosure.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
What You'll Bring :
9 consecutive months of personal Recovery experienceHigh School Diploma or equivalentArizona Peer Support Specialist certificationThe Company has a mandatory vaccination policy. All successful applicants must be fully vaccinated, including showing proper documentation, or otherwise be exempt pursuant to the Company's exemption process prior to their start date as a condition of employmentIt would be great if you had :
Bilingual in SpanishExperience using EMRWorkplace Behavioral Health / Substance Use Treatment or GMH Recovery experienceKnowledge of evidence-based / person-centered skillsets, such as Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Informed Care, Verbal De-escalation, Harm Reduction, and Person-centered language.What We Offer
Full-time only :
Employees (and their families) are offered comprehensive health insurance, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital IndemnityCHS pays for Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term DisabilityVoluntary Life insurance option for employees and their familiesHealth Savings Accounts (with $1,000 to $2,000 employer contribution depending on plan)Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)401k company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation)Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidaysAll employees (Pool, Part-time and Full-time) : Employee Assistance Program for confidential emotional, work-life, financial, legal support, or online resourcesAfter 90 days, auto-enrollment in the 401k PlanConnections Health Solutions is proud to be a Second Chance employer.
EEO Statement
Connections Health Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants.
Additional Details
Seniority level : Entry levelEmployment type : Full-timeJob function : OtherIndustries : Mental Health CareJ-18808-Ljbffr