Recovery Specialist (Brockton)

Understanding of recovery and principles of recovery, lived experience preferred.

$16.35- $22.84

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.

Under supervision, the recovery specialist (RS) will provide peer recovery support services to patients on the Clinical Stabilization Services unit (CSS).  The position will facilitate patient access to recovery-oriented SUD treatment, resources and community recovery groups.

The RS will bridge the segmented treatment system into a more holistic care model through providing support across multiple systems and frameworks of care.

This position will maintain ongoing patient support regardless of relapse and will serve as a motivator, ally, role model, problem-solver and advocate for patients.

The RS should possess a thorough understanding to successful recovery, better tailor health messages and provide links to community resources and treatment options.

Engage patients in a residential setting and explain role and services of recovery specialist;

In collaboration with the behavioral health counselor, assist patients in the development and implementation of a recovery plan, adults struggling with SUD, MH or Dual Diagnoses;