Certified Recovery Peer Advocate - Outpatient

Job Description: Engaging with an individual to consider entering treatment. Engaging a client to attend treatment or other healthcare services. Engaging an individual in continuing care services post-discharge. Raising awareness of existing social and other support services. Modeling coping skills. Assisting with applying for benefits. Accompanying clients to court appearances and medical or other appointments. Providing non-clinical crisis support, especially after periods of hospitalization or incarceration. Working with participants to identify strengths. Linking participants to formal recovery supports Educating program participants about various modes of recovery. Travel training - to use public transportation independently. Education and support on the use of medication-assisted treatment. Job Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) or CRPA-P Will also accept CASAC 1+ year of experience in outpatient setting, or Mental HealthSubstance Abuse setting Knowledge of various recovery systemsapproaches Knowledge of EMR a plus Strong communicator with the ability to build rapport

Created: 2025-02-04