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CODAC believes in saving lives by understanding the whole person. We tailor patient centered, wrap-around care to meet our patients’ needs. CODAC uses evidence based addiction treatment medicine and behavioral healthcare, combined with a compassionate presence. We offer hope for all who struggle with substance use and mental health disorders throughout Rhode Island.

CODAC has been a leader in addiction treatment in Rhode Island for over 40 years. We have 9 locations in two states (RI and MA). CODAC supports employees’ career growth by providing education and training in the latest treatment modalities and in sponsoring licensure.

Our innovative programs offer ongoing opportunities for career development in a variety of employment areas. CODAC is committed to providing the support needed by our team to achieve their career goals.

As a non-profit organization, CODAC’s benefits package includes: medical and dental insurance, life insurance, a 403b retirement plan, and some tuition reimbursement. Additional benefits include three weeks paid vacation, ten paid holidays, four personal days, earned wellness days annually, and eligibility for student loan forgiveness.

CODAC believes in its team. We welcome you to become a partner in CODAC’s vision.

We are hiring a full time Peer Recovery Specialist

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Provide general discharge planning services and connections to additional social service agencies and recovery supports

· Ability to help participants enroll in insurance, connect them to employment, housing, primary care and other services as needed

· Develop relationships with community resources to support participants in areas of employment, housing, primary care and other needed services

· Help participants develop a viable plan for post release access to recovery resources

· Responsible to assist participants with medication management, help participants adhere to treatment schedules and educate participants on daily living skills

· To communicate effectively with service users, staff, and outside agencies

· Demonstrate understanding of and adherence to confidentiality regulations as stipulated in the CODAC Policy and Procedures Manual, Federal Regulation 42CFR part 2 and other pertinent Federal and State laws and regulations

· Ability to engage, inspire, support and empower the recovery journey

· Obtain and/or maintain appropriate credentialing and licensure

· Provide basic office tasks, if necessary

· Provide case presentations at clinical meetings

· Obtain and maintain cognitive behavioral/social learning techniques and motivational interviewing proficiency

· Participate in Performance Improvement activities

· Perform other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of Peer Recovery Specialist Training or willing to to commit to completing Peer Recovery Specialist Training

Knowledge based on lived experience

Codac Behavioral Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Providence, RI 02909: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Addiction counseling: 1 year (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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