Certified Peer Recovery Specialist 5679 - Meridian Health Services

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Pay starting at $16 an hour or more an hour!

Our Mission at Meridian Health Services is to close the gap on access to Whole-Person Healthcare by expanding locations and services so that all people in underserved communities can get quality treatment. You can be a part of our vision to be a leader in the integration of physical, mental and social health to make a real difference in the lives of others!

You are the Certified Peer Recovery Specialist that we are seeking for our Adult and Addiction Services program located in our Anderson, Indiana. As a CPRS you will work alongside patients providing peer support services, serving as a patient advocate and facilitating non-clinical skills/support groups with the support of a licensed clinician.

Our commitment to whole person healthcare and your desire to help change our communities for the better will make us an amazing Team!

Peer Recovery Specialist Key Responsibilities:

• Assist patients in identifying personal goals for recovery
• Works with clinicians in the development of treatment and discharge plans.
• Provides case management services as identified in the patient’s treatment plan; coordination of contractual care as needed
• Completes relevant assessments
• Assist patients in recognizing barriers to recovery
• Assist patients in recognizing their personal strengths they build their recovery capital.
• Facilitate non-clinical skills groups
• Assist patients in building social skills and the development of healthy relationships.
• Model different ways someone in recovery uses self-care.

We are seeking Peer Recovery Specialist Candidates with the following qualities:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current sustained period of recovery for at least 1 year with substance use and/or mental health.
• Self-identified person in recovery from substance use and/or mental health
• Holds current Certified Peer Support Professional (CPSP) credential from the DMHA or will be required to obtain DMHA certification within 4 months of employment.
• Valid driver’s license, a driving record meeting Meridian's driving policy, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance required

Why You should choose Meridian:

• Unique Mission – Innovative leader in integrated care and whole person health
• Generous PTO
• Opportunities for advancement
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• 401k with Company match
• Professional development funds for Licensure and Continuing Education
• Personal Wellness and Financial Wellness Programs
• Merit Based Compensation Plans
• Work-life Harmony

Drug screen, TB test, extensive background check, and fingerprinting are required of all Meridian employees. Meridian Health Services recommends that all individuals who join Meridian have a flu shot and Covid vaccination to further protect our staff and the patients we serve. We also adhere to Covid-related protocol including wearing masks, social distancing, and sanitizing.

Meridian Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and also participates in E-Verify.