Certified Recovery Specialist Job Scranton area,Pennsylvania USA,Healthcare

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SUMMARY

The Certified Recovery Specialist will facilitate peer to peer services which allows patients with substance use disorders to establish and manage their recovery. This will be accomplished through establishing and maintaining healthy and non-exploitive relationships with patients at all times as well as exploring motivations for recovery, devising relapse prevention plans, and establishing, utilizing and networking with local resources for those in need.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires someone who has:

A minimum of 18 months of uninterrupted abstinence

A valid Driver's License

Successful completion of a PCB (Pennsylvania Certification Board) approved Certified Recovery Specialist training program and examination within six (6) months of employment date.

Understanding of addiction, relapse, and recovery with an ability to display insight relative to the recovery process

Demonstrated an understanding of and maintain a positive relationships with community resources to support those in recovery.

Understanding and demonstrating understanding of time management, organization, and documentation skills.

The ability to show initiative and work independently, while being open to accepting direction and feedback from supervisor.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED

BENEFITS

Generous Paid Leave - including Paid Time Off, holidays, and personal days
Comprehensive Insurance Coverage - medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Retirement Plan with employer contributions
Pet Insurance options
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility (if applicable)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support and resources
Additional Perks - and more!

About Us

Deerfield Behavioral Health
, an affiliate of Journey Health System, provides positive changes in children's and adults' lives. Deerfield employs a full spectrum of clinical experts including Psychiatrists, Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners (CRNPs), Physician Assistants, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors and support staff.

We offer a unique blend of diagnostic, therapeutic, and contract behavioral health services, including outpatient mental health therapy for individuals, couples & families, Outpatient D&A abuse treatments, Psychiatric medication management & therapy, Psychiatric contracting services with psychiatric hospitals, outpatient clinics, specialized residences, health centers & skilled nursing facilities.

Deerfield Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.