Recovery Specialist

Centerstone is among the nation's leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people's lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Provides support services, provides information, education and support for clients, promotes wellness, recovery and skill building to sustain better health. Provides prevention training for managing stress and problems, making healthy life style choices, recognizing and responding to relapse, managing crisis and achieving and sustaining recovery. Assists clients with personal recovery goals, helps clients develop natural support systems, and coaches clients to advocate for themselves within their healthcare systems. Implements evidence-informed wellness interventions.

Workweek: Sunday - Thursday

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides group or individual training/interventions focusing on improvement of the client's functioning and health-related issues (e.g., symptom/medication management, life skills, healthy eating, weight management, smoking cessation, recognizing the dangers of alcohol and other drugs, community reintegration, etc.).
• Assists clients with developing their Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP). Provides wellness consultation. Works in consultation/collaboration with clients, family members and other providers to implement plan.
• Empowers clients to self-manage chronic health conditions and solidify wellness goals. Assists clients with finding solutions utilizing motivational interviewing and finding motivation to complete their individualized recovery plan to achieve wellness goals. Assists clients in overcoming any barriers to goals, including access to care. Assist with navigating health care systems.
• Links clients to community-based social support/services and develop collaborative relationships with other departments, services, and community health care agencies to facilitate and support wellness and quality care.
• Provides ongoing case management services for assigned service recipients, including but not limited to assessment, planning, linking, monitoring, referral and advocacy.
• Provides transportation assistance to help clients achieve and maintain wellness goals and initiatives.
• Conducts intake for recipient entering services, including explaining services, gathering information needed on intake materials, ensuring service recipient understands all forms, assuring signature on appropriate contracts and consents, and submitting materials for processing, as assigned. Conducts assessment and write assessment summaries, as assigned.
• Assists service recipient in making discharge plans and provide follow up services as assigned.

Education Level

• Candidate must be a minimum of 21 years of age per funding requirements.
• Associates degree required. Bachelor's degree in human services preferred.
• Education/experience equivalency may be considered upon approval.

Years of Experience

Two years relevant experience working in the human services field.

Required Certification/Licensure

WRAP facilitator with in twelve (12) months of accepting position is preferred.

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Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 403b retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and ten paid holidays
• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion employee resource groups
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Centerstone does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.

At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our beliefs toward diversity and inclusion.

Our approach to diversity is simple-it's about embracing everyone. Together, we continue to develop an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our employees. It powers our innovation and connects us closer to each other, to our clients and the communities we serve. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the growing world around us, and where everyone feels empowered, safe and welcomed.

Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.