Peer Support Specialist

Peer Support Specialist

We offer competitive salary, full benefits package, Paid Time Off, and opportunities for professional growth.

Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a growing leader in addiction treatment services. We provide care across the nation, touching the lives of over more than , patients daily.

Our mission is to remove all barriers to recovery and transform individuals, families, and communities with treatment that works.

Our employees believe we are creating a better world where lives and communities are made whole again through comprehensive treatment.

As a Peer Support Specialist , you are responsible for supporting others in recovery from substance use disorder. You will serve as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator to recovering individuals to help prevent relapse and promote long-term recovery.

You will also represent Pinnacle Treatment Services in a positive and professional manner. As a Peer Support Specialist, you will demonstrate an ability to share personal recovery experiences and develop appropriate and authentic peer-to-peer relationships.

This role must understand, and respect everyone’s unique path to recovery

Requirements :

• High school diploma or equivalent, with a minimum of years of stable recovery
• Certification as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS)
• SUD Peer Recovery Support Specialists are required to receive certification as a National Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (NCPRSS) from NAADAC / NCC AP or as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) by the Addiction Professionals Certification Board
• Valid driver license in state of employment
• Up to % travel as needed

Preferred education and experience :

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in one of the behavioral science disciplines from an accredited college or university.
• years of experience working in a behavioral health setting.

Responsibilities :

• Assist clients / patients in overcoming barriers to treatment and meeting basic needs to promote self-sufficiency.
• Assist clients / patients with building social skills that will empower and enhance integration opportunities and teach self-advocacy skills that support success within the community.
• Provide education to client / patients on how to identify and work through negative self-talk and ways to overcome fears.
• Provide education to clients / patients around wellness management and recovery skills.
• Educate clients / patients around community and natural support, and how to utilize these in the recovery process.
• Provide goal-planning sessions, access to resources, care navigation, and one-to-one support to clients / patients and their families when appropriate.
• Listen attentively with respect, acceptance, and encouragement.
• Uphold the confidentiality requirements of all client / patient information and manage all daily tasks and activities consistent with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability), the CFR part , and state and federal laws and regulations regarding confidentiality and security.
• Lend unique insight into substance use disorders and what makes recovery possible.
• Work cooperatively and respectfully with all teammates, clients / patients, visitors, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits :

• days PTO (Paid Time Off)
• k with company match
• Company sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities.
• Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability and accident insurance.
• Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP)
• Discounted tuition and scholarships through Capella University.
8 days ago