Peer Support Specialist

Peer Support Specialist

We offer a 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 more than 35,000 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; serving as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator to recovering individuals to help prevent relapse and promote long-term recovery; and representing Pinnacle Treatment Services in a positive and professional manner. You will demonstrate an ability to share personal recovery experiences and develop appropriate and authentic peer-to-peer relationships. In this role you must understand and have respect for everyone's unique path to recovery.

Pay Range:  $18-20/hr depending on experience

Benefits:

• 18 days PTO (Paid Time Off)
• 401k 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.

 Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Peer Support Certification as may be required by the state in which the facility operates; OR certification eligible within the period designated by the facility’s individual guidance.
• CPR/MANDT certification – updated as required.
• Personal Attestation of one year in recovery from substance use disorder.
• Must possess a current valid driver’s license in good standing in state of employment and be insurable by the designated carrier. This role is required to drive for company purposes.
• Localized travel up to 75% may be required
• NJ Requirements:
  • 500 hours of peer recovery or volunteer work in a pre-approved facility within the past 2 years
  • 46 hours of pre-approved recovery focused training in the core areas of advocacy, mentoring and education, ethical responsibility, and recovery/wellness support.
  • Completion of pre-approved 25 hours supervised practicum
  • Has NPI and Medicaid #
  • Completed and submitted the Independent Clinic Peer Recovery Support Specialist Addendum and received confirmation of enrollment.
  • Proof of Peer Support Certification through NADACC

 Preferred education and experience:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in one of the behavioral science disciplines from an accredited college or university.
• One (1) year of experience working in a behavioral health setting.

Responsibilities:

•  Safely transport patients to and from designated locations in a company vehicle, providing support as needed while ensuring professional and compassionate experience.
• Assist patients in overcoming barriers to treatment and meeting basic needs to promote self-sufficiency.
• Peer Supporters support recovery by providing support, assistance, encouragement, advocation, and modeling behavior.
• Assist 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 patients on how to identify and work through negative self-talk and ways to overcome fears.
• Document in EMR, as necessary.
• Provide education to patients around wellness management and recovery skills.
• Educate patients around community and natural support, life skills, recovery related activities and how to utilize these in the recovery process.
• Arrange referrals to other agencies and resources in the community when appropriate.
• Provide goal-planning sessions, access to resources, care navigation, and one-to-one support to patients and their families where appropriate.
• Provides coaching and support to clients as challenges arise from everyday activities.
• Assist clients with orientation to program and update appropriately into EMR as needed.
• Listen attentively with respect, acceptance, and encouragement.
• Lend unique insight into substance use disorders and what makes recovery possible.
• Attend team meetings and complete all training courses timely as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Join our team. Join our mission.

Pinnacle Treatment Centers is an equal employment opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit and other legitimate business considerations. We want to have the best available persons in every job. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, traits historically associated with race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), parental leave, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, non-merit based factors or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.