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Recovery Support Specialist

Job in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, 68511, USA
Listing for: The Bridge Behavioral Health
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-01
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Mental Health, Community Health
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Step into a role where every day, you help change a life.

At The Bridge Behavioral Health, our Recovery Support Specialists walk alongside clients as they build independence, stability, and confidence in community living. Whether it’s offering encouragement during a difficult moment, connecting someone to life‑changing resources, or celebrating a new milestone, you’ll make a direct impact every single day.

This role is perfect for someone who wants to make a difference, thrives on connection, and believes in the power of recovery.

What You’ll Do
  • Create and maintain a safe, welcoming, and trauma‑informed space for all clients.
  • Support a caseload of up to 50 consumers with substance use and co‑occurring disorders.
  • Complete needs assessments and partner with clients to develop individualized recovery plans.
  • Provide monthly face‑to‑face support to check progress, offer encouragement, and identify needs.
  • Deliver peer counseling that inspires hope, builds resilience, and strengthens relapse‑prevention skills.
  • Coordinate essential services such as healthcare, housing, transportation, education, and more.
  • Collaborate with a passionate team through weekly staffings and shared problem‑solving.
  • Accurately document client interactions in their Electronic Health Record.
  • Assist clients with transportation using your personal vehicle when needed.
What You Bring
  • High school diploma (or equivalent) with 2+ years of related experience.
  • A passion for helping others achieve independence.
  • At least 21 years of age.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
  • Strong communication skills and a respectful, culturally aware approach.
  • Flexibility to participate in on‑call rotation.
Bonus Points If You Have
  • Personal recovery experience (we value lived expertise).
  • Knowledge of social service and human service networks.
Benefits Of a Full‑time Recovery Advocate Include
  • $500 SIGN‑ON BONUS after 6 months!
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) with up to 3% match
  • Supplemental Benefits Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Vacation, Sick Leave, 8 Paid Holidays, and a day off each service anniversary
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Discount on cell phone service through Verizon and AT&T
  • Free parking
Why Join Us?

At The Bridge, you’ll work with clients and colleagues from all walks of life. We value diversity, lived experience, and people who bring heart to their work. You’ll have the chance to change lives every day—while building a career that’s meaningful and rewarding.

Apply directly on our website to be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. We also welcome applicants with lived experience in substance use recovery or behavioral health.

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