Substance Abuse Recovery Specialist

5 days ago


Worcester, Massachusetts, United States UMass Med School Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Substance Abuse Recovery Specialist to join our team at UMass Med School. As a Recovery Support Specialist, you will provide peer recovery support services to patients with substance use disorder (SUD) and assist patients in achieving sustained recovery.

About the Role

  • You will serve as a liaison between the recovery community, the addiction treatment system, the medical treatment system, and the patient's community, family, and social context to facilitate connections across systems of care.
  • You will engage with patients identified with SUD referred by UMMS and meet with them prior to discharge to facilitate patient access to next-stage treatment.
  • You will work collaboratively with the treatment team to implement evidence-based services to patients with SUD and help patients navigate the healthcare system and social service system.

About the Ideal Candidate

  • You must have current certification as a Recovery Coach or Peer Specialist and a minimum of 3 years in sustained recovery.
  • You must possess strong interpersonal, facilitation, and leadership skills and be able to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • You must be comfortable working in both medical and social service settings and have clinical skills in motivational enhancement strategies.

Compensation and Benefits

The estimated salary for this position is $55,000 - $65,000 per year, depending on experience. Additionally, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.



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