Peer Recovery Specialist

1 month ago


Akron, Ohio, United States Atlantic Health System Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Peer Recovery Representative to join our team at Atlantic Health System. As a Peer Recovery Representative, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals and their families as they navigate substance misuse treatment and resources.

Key Responsibilities
  • Coach individuals and their families about recovery, focusing on variations in coping styles, motivations, strengths, and resources.
  • Identify, navigate, and enhance motivation for engagement in various self-help and community recovery organizations.
  • Advocate for individuals to ensure appropriate community-based treatment and recovery linkages and services.
  • Collaborate with other disciplines on the medical units to develop an understanding of the individual's level of motivation, engagement, and ongoing recovery needs.
  • Empower individuals to make self-determined and self-directed choices about their recovery pathway.
  • Engage actively in weekly supervision meetings and case reviews.
  • Complete necessary documentation and charting.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced ED environment.
Requirements
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Peer Recovery Program/certification - Required.
  • Relevant experience as a Peer Recovery Specialist in employed or volunteer settings strongly preferred.
About Us

At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is to deliver the highest quality care at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. We are committed to providing exceptional care and opportunities to our team members.

We are a leading non-profit health care system in the nation, headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey. Our facilities and sites of care include Morristown Medical Center, Overlook Medical Center, Newton Medical Center, Chilton Medical Center, Hackettstown Medical Center, Goryeb Children's Hospital, CentraState Healthcare System, Atlantic Home Care and Hospice, Atlantic Mobile Health, Atlantic Rehabilitation, and Atlantic Medical Group.

We have received awards and recognition for our services, including being named one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For by FORTUNE magazine, Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare, and 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare.

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment, and we are an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor.



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