Peer Recovery Specialist / BHT - Parsippany, NJ

Job Description

Job Description

Job description

Legacy Healing North Jersey is seeking Peer Recovery Specialists to support our clients throughout their journey in sobriety.

Experience is a plus but not required, if you are an empathic, highly motivated, and passionate individual, we will provide you with the skills needed to succeed. We are a fast-growing company with a lot of room for growth.

We look forward to you joining our team!

We are a DFWP and EOE.

Responsibilities:

• Work daily with patients to provide support, encouragement, and guidance.
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism with patients and staff at all times.
• Document patient information as appropriate.
• Assist in emergency situations as directed.
• Ensure patients attend scheduled groups and activities.
• Transport patients to and from locations daily.
• Understand and maintain confidentiality of patient information and records.
• Recognize crisis situations and provide appropriate interventions based on training and experience.
• The position requires walking and standing for long periods of times.

Qualifications:

• Customer service experience preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience with KIPU is desired but not mandatory
• Minimum of one-year professional experience in mental health/behavioral healthcare field preferred.
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule.
• Valid Driver’s License with a good driving record.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.00-$25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Addiction Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• working in substance abuse: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person