Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (Project Management)

Nystrom & Associates, Ltd. is a team of mental health professionals that specialize in psychiatric evaluations, clinical social work, and family therapy. We are committed to helping patients in our community who are experiencing personal, emotional, marriage, family or psychological problems. Founded in 1991, we offer an intensive outpatient chemical dependency program, psychological testing, and behavioral health and medication management services.

We are currently seeking a Full-Time Certified Peer Recovery Specialist for our team at our New Brighton clinic! In this role you will support and mentor clients, acting as a role model to inspire hope and share life experiences and lessons learned as a person in recovery. This position will work collaboratively with other team members and with clients to develop a person-centered treatment plan that best meets each client's needs and goals. A Certified Peer Recovery Specialist uses a non-clinical approach that helps clients discover their strengths and develop their own unique recovery goals

Other duties include the following:

Attend and participate in new hire training.
Assist clients with Education and skill-building
Self-advocacy skills including connecting to professional services when appropriate
Visit community resources to assist them in becoming familiar with potential opportunities
Teach and model the skills needed to successfully utilize community resources
Building relationships and encouraging community-based activities
Maintains legible and organized patient electronic health records in accordance with policy and requirements of the State of Minnesota. Concurrent documentation is mandatory.
Attends regularly scheduled staff meetings.
Attends recovery and self help groups with clients.
Provides assistance in obtaining housing.
Completes all continuing education requirements outlined by DHS

Qualifications:

Be at least 21 years of age
Have a high school diploma, GED or equivalent
Have a Minimum of one year in recovery from substance use disorder
Holds a current credential as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from a certification body approved by the commissioner that demonstrates skills and training in the domains of ethics and boundaries, advocacy, mentoring, education, recovery and wellness support
Receive ongoing supervision in areas specific to the domains for the recovery peers role by and alcohol and drug counselor or an individual with a certification approved by the commissioner

Benefits:
Nystrom & Associates, Ltd. prides itself on the benefits and compensation offered to staff, including:

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for applicable medical and dependent care expenses

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(K) Retirement Plan with a generous employer matching program

Supplemental insurances, such as short term disability, cancer insurance, and accident insurance

Tuition discounts through select universities