IMMEDIATE FULL TIME POSITIONS (FOUR) FOR CERTIFIED PEER RECOVERY SPECIALISTS, IN OUR CSU and CO-OCCURRING TREATMENT SERVICES. COOKEVILLE CAMPUS

DESCRIPTION:

The 24/7 Integrated Treatment Team Certified Peer Recovery Specialists (CPRS) are responsible for providing client engagement and support and for communicating with and accessing the professional staff in a structured, supportive 24/7 treatment environment. This position ensures that support is offered based on the stage of recovery a person is in at the time, that services are offered in a positive atmosphere and people are encouraged to believe that recovery is possible.

EXEMPLARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interact with guests, visitors, family members and outside providers in a professional and welcoming manner always acknowledging their presence.
• Must be able to maintain a flexible and cohesive relationship with clients, co-workers, and the public while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Never share personal information, social media information, or anything that may allow a client to identify you or any staff member. Report all attempts to obtain such information to your supervisor and include it in the end of shift report.
• Immediately report any change noted in client behavior or physical condition to the charge nurse.
• Employ de-escalation techniques mediating potential crisis between clients when necessary and if safe to do so. Immediately report to charge nurse.
• Follow the VBHCS in house crisis response plan in case of emergency psychiatric emergency (i.e. suicidal/homicidal ideation or threats) with the direction of supervisor.
• Attend meetings and trainings in-house, electronic, virtual, etc. as directed by supervisor.
• Provide shift reports via email including completed checklists to supervisor at the end of each shift. Assist clients in articulating personal goals for recovery using one-to-one and group sessions. During these sessions the CPRS will support clients in identifying and creating goals and developing recovery plans with the skills, strengths, supports and resources to aid them in achieving those goals. Groups will be psychoeducational focused on addiction and recovery topics including relapse prevention and triggers utilizing a co-occurring disorders focus.
• Assist clients in working with their treatment team in determining the steps he/she needs to take to achieve these goals and self-directed recovery.
• Assist clients in setting up and sustaining self-help (mutual support) groups, as well as means of locating and joining existing groups.
• Utilize relapse prevention techniques to assist clients in creating their own individual wellness and recovery plans.
• The CPRS models effective coping techniques, self-help, and recovery resilience strategies.
• CPRS will teach problem-solving techniques with individual clients and groups; engage clients in discussions sharing common problems in daily living and methods employed to manage and cope with these problems.
• CPRS will share their own life experiences and what skills, strengths, supports and resources they use to continue their recovery journey speaking as peers who have availed themselves to addiction and/or mental health services.
• As much as possible, the CPRS will share their own recovery story and as the facilitator of these sessions, will demonstrate how they have directed their own recovery.
• Use ongoing individual and group sessions to teach clients how to identify and combat negative self-talk and how to identify and overcome fears by providing a forum which allows group members and CPRS to share their experiences. By using identified literature, media, etc. clients will gain hope, learn to identify strengths and combat negative self-talk.
• Serve as a recovery mentor by providing and advocating for any effective recovery-based services that will aid the client in daily living.
• Provide timely and professional documentation to support each client interaction and coordination of services per the documentation guidelines of VBHCS.
• Engage assigned clients in fun, recovery activities when appropriate to aid in emotion regulation, behavior modification and redirection as needed.
• Assist clients in building social skills in the community that will enhance employment skills, resume, and job searches when needed.
• Monitor, educate and assist clients in performance of activities of daily living in accordance with goals and problem areas identified on individualized treatment plans.
• Participate in continuing education activities, remaining knowledgeable in areas related to the focus of the integrated program.
• Employ de-escalation techniques mediating any potential crisis between clients when necessary.
• Follow in house crisis response plan in case of emergency psychiatric emergency (i.e. suicidal/homicidal ideation or threats) with the direction of supervisor.
• Assist clients with self-care and other living skills as needed through education.
• Conduct client property searches, obtain vital signs, breathalyzer, and Urine Drug Screen (UDS) as directed by nurses or supervisor. Follow agency protocol for a presumptive positive screen.
• Facilitate new client orientation and tour upon admission as directed by nurses or supervisor. and Introduce the new client to other clients when welcoming them to the treatment milieu.
• Carry out responsibilities pertaining to the efficient and therapeutic operation of the facility, including all events, activities, utilizing safety management, emergency procedures and non-violent crisis intervention. Engage clients to build therapeutic alliances and de-escalate any potential problems.
• Interact appropriately with visitors, family members, and care providers of clients.
• Facilitate client activities as assigned.
• Utilize motivational interviewing and patient-centered strategies when assisting clients.
• Be available to clients for immediate concerns or needs and direct to appropriate staff.
• Provide shift reports via email to leadership at the end of each shift as instructed by supervisor.
• Provides follow-up phone contact for clients upon discharge to ensure discharge plan is working and to assist client in developing alternatives if necessary.
• Cross-trains as a client assistant (CA) to be able to assist in CA tasks if needed.
• Complete incident reports when incidents occur.
• Remain engaged and available during shift.
• Attend meetings and trainings as assigned by supervisor.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Experience working in the community setting with adults who have alcohol and drug treatment issues or co-occurring mental health problems preferred. Can provide documentation of currently active CPRS certification or agrees to complete certification within 6 months of hire date.

Minimum Requirements

Must have a basic understanding of the disease concept of addiction and co-occurring disorders, the recovery process and family dynamics; will possess an understanding of individual, group, and family dynamics.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or GED required. Associate degree or some college preferred
• Peer Recovery Specialist certification through TDMHSAS or must be working toward CPRS and obtain phase 1 certification within first year of employment
• 1-year minimum experience working with target population preferred
• Flexibility to work any shift preferred
• Acceptable criminal background investigation
• Possess proficient computer skills Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Valid Tennessee Driver’s License with F Endorsement, good driving record
• Personal Automobile Insurance
• CPR certified or willingness to obtain certification as provided by VBHCS

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or are you willing to become vaccinated?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• behavioral health setting: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Required)
• F Endorsement (Required)

Work Location: One location

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