What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recovery Support Specialist Taos Clinic position at El Centro Family Health?
The Recovery Support Specialist will report to the I-SUD Director or designee and support the Behavioral Health/I-SUD Department. This position involves working closely with peer support specialists, BH and medical providers and clients with substance use disorders (SUDs) such as opioid use disorders (OUDs). This position will involve case management, connecting clients with resources, engaging in community outreach, and scheduling clients with their BH provider or medical provider. This position will also include but is not limited to group facilitation or co-facilitation, and support services at the colleges and/or at the School Based Health Centers (SHBCs).
The Recovery Support Specialist will assist with communication between the BH/I-SUD department and other departments within ECFH which may include, but is not limited to, answering phone calls and scheduling appointments. This position also assists with coordinating behavioral health referrals, warm hand-offs and maintain an active list of community resources. The Recovery Support Specialist will assist behavioral health providers with primary screens (i.e., risk assessments, PHQ-9, GAD-7, ACE, PCL-5, social determinants of health) to identify client needs and to assist with data entry such as the Treat First process. The Recovery Support Specialist will be an essential employee and resource to help ensure integrated care is taking place within the BH/I-SUD department and with other departments and assists where necessary.
Education:
- GED or high school diploma.
Experience:
Experience working with the SUD or mental health population for 6 months or 6 months of secondary education courses in mental health or SUD. *
*Certification as a Peer or Family Specialist or Certified Community Health Worker can substitute for one year of related work experience.
Certifications:
- CPR/Basic Life Support (BLS)-must be obtained within 3 months of hire.
- CCSS Certification - must be obtained within 18 months of hire.
- SBIRT Certified (SBIRT training and Motivational Interviewing training- 12 hours). Must be obtained within 1 year of hire).
- Harm Reduction Certified - must be obtained within 1 year of hire
Preferred Certifications:
- Certification as a Peer or Family Specialist or Certified Community Health Worker
Preferred Education:
Masters in Social Work (MSW), psychology, counseling or related field and no experience or
Licensed Bachelors in Social Work (LBSW) and one year of experience working with the target population or
Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling or related field or
Associates degree in a related field )Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Family Studies, Special Education and Human Services)
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
