What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Recovery Specialist (SUD) - (Washington, NJ) position at St. Clare's - Boonton?
Overview
At Saint Clare's Health, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Saint Clare's Health is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!
Saint Clare's Health includes CMS 5-Star Rated hospitals and is an award-winning provider of safe, high quality, compassionate care, serving the communities of Morris, Warren and Sussex counties. Its network of hospitals and healthcare facilities include Denville Hospital, Dover Hospital, Behavioral Health Centers in Boonton, Denville, and Parsippany, and an Imaging Center in Parsippany, among other satellite locations. The hospitals have received multiple quality awards including Leapfrog “A” ratings for patient safety; Healthgrades recognition for orthopedic surgery, treatment of stroke, heart care, various surgical procedures, and more. For information, visit www.saintclares.com.
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Responsibilities
The Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Peer Recovery Specialist will participate as a member of the Early Intervention and Support Services team. Specifically, the SUD Peer Recovery Specialist will focus on the co-occurring population, providing education and support to assist individuals towards their recovery.
LOCATED: 140 Blvd. Washington, NJ 07882
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING 1. Person must have lived experience related to a mental health or substance use concern as well as be able to identify steps that have advanced his/her own successful recovery. 2. Person must have one of the following: a. Paid work experience in a mental health or substance use disorder setting; b. Volunteer experience in a mental health or substance use disorder setting;c. A completed or in process of completion “Peer Recovery Specialist Certification”. 3. A NJ Driver’s License with capacity to drive a hospital vehicle is preferred for this position, but it is not a requirement
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