RISE-UP Certified Peer Recovery Mentor

Are you ready to employ an evidence-based approach and make a positive impact by demonstrating the RISE UP (Recovery, Integration, Support & Empowerment) model while conducting brief intervention, re-entry support services, and referrals to treatment services for participants? If so, join our team as we are seeking enthusiastic and compassionate Certified Peer Recovery Mentors to join our close-knit team at Detroit Recovery Project.

Detroit Recovery Project, Inc. (DRP) is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) that provides outpatient recovery support services for those with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. We treat the whole person through our integrated programs of primary medical and behavioral healthcare.

Our program philosophy is rooted in developing a healthy recovery ecosystem for those seeking long-term recovery. Through strong therapeutic relationships with our clients, helping them to understand the underlying social and emotional issues that drive their substance use, the recovery ecosystem focuses on five key areas:

• Health & Wellness
• Spirituality
• Employment
• Education/Training
• Family & Recovery Support

DRP is currently seeking full-time Certified Peer Recovery Mentors to participate in our RISE UP (Recovery, Integration, Support & Empowerment) program. The Certified Peer Recovery Mentors will combine their lived experience with professional Best Practices to provide support to clients in various stages of the Recovery process. Under the supervision of the Project Director, the Certified Peer Recovery Mentors will demonstrate a comprehensive, integrated, public health approach to the delivery of early intervention and treatment services while serving members in the community through support and coaching.

This position will provide brief Intervention Services and will be responsible for delivering all other direct services in a supportive, hopeful, empathic, and engaging environment for individuals seeking help with substance use.

• At least one (1) year of experience working with individuals within the Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and/or Behavioral Healthcare setting.
• Certified Peer Recovery Mentor (CPRM) certification through Michigan Certification Board of Professionals (MCBAP)
• A valid and unrestricted State of Michigan Driver’s License
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with Electronic Health/Medical Records Systems is a plus!

The pay rate for this position is $20.00 per hour and is based on non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience. This is a non-exempt role that is eligible for overtime compensation.

• A collaborative environment with Clinical Site Leaders and regular peer review
• Flexible scheduling-Excellent work/life balance (full-time and part-time schedules available)
• Full comprehensive benefits available to full-time employees:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k with Company match
• EAP
• Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF & HRSA*)
• HRSA Student Loan Forgiveness is specific to positions approved by the HRSA Program.

The COVID-19 Vaccination is strongly encouraged but not required for employment with Detroit Recovery Project.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

41 CFR 60-1.35(c)