Certified Peer Support Specialist

Are you a passionate Certified Peer Support Specialist looking to utilize your skillset by making an impact in the lives of others? We’ve got an opportunity for you at our Recovery Village!

Join our Kansas City team and build your career helping others rebuild their lives!  

Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 11am-7pm

Pay Ranges: $24.00-$27.00

Advanced Recovery Systems | The Recovery Village is a physician-led, nationwide network of mental health and addiction treatment centers redefining the standard of care in the mental health and recovery field. Unlike most centers that provide only 1 or 2 programs for addiction, we offer a full continuum of care in a home-like environment, not a hospital setting. Our unique mix of services is truly unmatched.  

What we have to offer: 

• Competitive Pay
• Work/ Life Balance 
• Cohesive Team Culture, A Great Place to Advance Your Clinical Practice! 
• Saving lives! 

Other benefits include: 

• Health, Vision, Dental, Employer Matched 401(k) 
• STD, LTD, and Employer Paid Term Life Policy 
• Employer Matched HSA – up to $1500 a year company contribution 
• Employee Wellness Program – reduce employee premiums $40/mo 
• Free Teladoc services 
• Employee Referral Bonus 
• Paid Time Off 
  • Vacation 
  • Personal 
  • Holiday 
  • Sick 

The Recovery Village Kansas Drug and Alcohol Rehab - 11901 Jessica Lane

Raytown, MO 64138

Levels of care at this facility include: Medical Detox, Inpatient/Residential Rehab, Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient Program, Outpatient Rehab, Medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and Aftercare Planning 

Here is what you’ll do as a Certified Recreational Therapist: 

• Work with Community providers to bring in evening support groups and participate in community activities with patients.
• Use previous experience to mentor, monitor and motivate clients
• Engage with patients post facility discharge to enroll in peer support program
• Promote wellness and recovery
• Establish relationship with clients as peer
• Establish treatment plans with measurable goals to promote a wellness-oriented lifestyle
• Assist in coaching practical living skills and personal care
• Document in accordance with program requirements
• Ensure clients are being communicated within a timely manner – in accordance with recovery plan.
• Provide program information to prospective clients and families as needed
• Conduct telephone conversations in a friendly and professional manner
• Maintain clear communications with supervisors and co-workers
• Participate in staff meetings as needed
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor(s)

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in a treatment setting, and/or Substance Abuse / Recovery agency. Prior experience as a Peer Support Specialist preferred.
• Must Hold an active Peer Support state certification in practicing state(s) - Missouri
• Effective communication, fluent in recovery/mental health, fluent in technology/general computer skills

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:
Advanced Recovery Systems complies with state-specific COVID-19 vaccination mandates for healthcare workers. Team members in our facilities/offices located in states with vaccination mandates are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including any booster shots if stipulated) unless approved for a reasonable accommodation based on disability, medical condition, pregnancy, or religious belief that prevents them from being vaccinated.  

The Company complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups based on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices/EEO. 

We are proud to be a drug-free workplace.

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