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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Recovery Specialist to join our team and support individuals in their journey toward recovery from addiction and mental health challenges. The Recovery Specialist will play a crucial role in providing direct support, guidance, and encouragement to clients, helping them navigate the complexities of recovery and achieve sustainable wellness. This role requires a deep understanding of addiction, mental health issues, and recovery processes, as well as the ability to build trusting relationships with clients from diverse backgrounds.
The ideal candidate will have experience working in addiction recovery or mental health settings, demonstrating empathy, patience, and strong interpersonal skills. You will collaborate closely with healthcare professionals, counselors, and community resources to develop individualized recovery plans tailored to each client's unique needs. Your responsibilities will include conducting assessments, facilitating support groups, providing crisis intervention, and advocating for clients' needs within healthcare and community systems.
As a Recovery Specialist, you will also educate clients and their families about addiction, mental health, coping strategies, and available resources. You will monitor client progress, document interactions and outcomes, and adjust recovery plans as necessary to ensure continued progress. Additionally, you will assist clients in developing life skills, such as stress management, communication, and problem-solving, to support their long-term recovery and reintegration into society.
We value candidates who are committed to ongoing professional development and staying current with best practices in addiction recovery and mental health support. You should be comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively are essential for success in this role.
Our organization is committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where clients feel respected, valued, and empowered. As a Recovery Specialist, you will contribute significantly to this mission by fostering a positive, non-judgmental atmosphere that encourages openness, honesty, and personal growth.
If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals struggling with addiction and mental health challenges, we encourage you to apply. Join our dedicated team and help us provide the compassionate, comprehensive support our clients need to achieve lasting recovery and improved quality of life.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Conduct assessments to determine clients' recovery needs and goals.
- Develop and implement individualized recovery plans in collaboration with clients and healthcare professionals.
- Facilitate support groups and educational sessions focused on addiction recovery and mental health.
- Provide crisis intervention and emotional support during challenging situations.
- Advocate for clients' needs within healthcare systems and community resources.
- Monitor and document client progress, adjusting recovery plans as necessary.
- Educate clients and families about addiction, mental health, coping strategies, and available resources.
- Assist clients in developing essential life skills to support long-term recovery.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years experience working in addiction recovery or mental health settings.
- Strong understanding of addiction, mental health issues, and recovery processes.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and active listening skills.
- Ability to handle crisis situations calmly and effectively.
- Proficiency in documentation and record-keeping practices.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with best practices.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience working with individuals recovering from addiction?
- How do you handle crisis situations involving clients experiencing severe emotional distress?
- What strategies do you use to build trust and rapport with clients?
- How do you stay current with best practices in addiction recovery and mental health support?
- Can you provide an example of a successful recovery plan you developed and implemented?
