Certified Peer Recovery Specialist
New Season - GASTONIA, NC
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Description Are you looking for a new opportunity? Maybe you're looking to put your career in hyperdrive? New Season offers exciting benefits and will put you through a Career Development Program to obtain higher licensure at our cost"”100 %! Does this sound like something you may be interested in? Take a look at your next opportunity and join us in making a powerful impact in your local community! Full benefits available on DAY ONEStart accruing up to 3 weeks of PTO starting on DAY ONETuition reimbursement opportunities are availableUp to $2,000 in employee referral bonuses available Ready to get started? Here's what we're looking for in our newest team member! As the Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (PRS) you will provide direct peer-to-peer support services to individuals who have substance abuse or co-occurring disorders. As an advocate for patients, the Certified Peer Recovery Specialist will be responsible for providing essential expertise and consultation to the entire multidisciplinary treatment team to promote a culture in which each individual's treatment needs and preferences are recognized, understood, respected, and integrated into treatment, rehabilitation, and community self-help activities. The Certified Peer Recovery Specialist will draw from his/her own journey of recovery to inspire hope and provide support to others who are facing similar situations. For over 30 years, New Season Treatment Centers have been a leading national health care service provider of outpatient treatment centers that specialize in providing safe, quality, and best-in-class care for individuals living with Opioid Use Disorder ("OUD"). Are you curious about what your day-to-day may look like and how you'll be making a big positive impact on your local community?Essential Functions:Assists patients in developing problem-solving skills to respond to challenging experiences in their recoveryModels effective coping and self-help strategies and techniques to individuals or groups of patients to overcome personal fears, anxieties, urges, and triggersAssists/supports patients in daily decision making, resolution of minor problems, and crisis intervention as necessaryAssists patients in identifying their personal goals and objectives for recovery and sobrietyAssists clinic staff in a collaborative process of identifying programs and environments that are conducive to recoveryAssists patients in creating their personal recovery plansMeets with patients to provide advice and support in accordance with treatment plansAssists/coordinates patient support groups on a regular basisAssists patients in obtaining and utilizing clinic based and community based services that support individual recovery needsAssists patients by identifying community resources and encouraging participation, to engage in healthy social activities, employment opportunities or provide other assistance as neededObserves behaviors and evidence of general well-being and discusses observations with the patientAssists patients in developing empowerment skills through self-advocacyEnsures timely and appropriate documentation as required by company, state, and federal policy Education/Licensure/Certification: Have a High School diploma or equivalent. Complete the North Carolina Certified Peer Specialist process. Benefits:Early morning hours (Allows for a great work-life balance)Competitive PayGenerous PTOExcellent Medical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceLife InsuranceShort/Long Term Disability401k with up to 3% matchingReimbursement for education, license, tuition, etc. Referral bonus (up to $2,000) Colonial Management Group, LP./New Season provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Created: 2025-04-21