Connections Health Solutions is a behavioral health company that provides crisis stabilization and access to care for anyone needing behavioral health services. We are hiring a Recovery Support Specialist for our COE unit. This position provides patients with the natural supports proven instrumental in maintaining a strong and successful recovery and will demonstrate a strong personal recovery and be a positive example that recovery is a desirable and attainable goal. Works in conjunction with multiple disciplines to meet patient’s treatment and recovery needs.

• Assigned to the court ordered evaluation (COE) unit and demonstrates a fundamental understanding of COE and court ordered treatment (COT) processes in alignment with A.R.S. Title 36.
• Acts as an active facilitator (or co-facilitator) in groups and individual recovery. Serves as a patient advocate and support resource throughout the treatment process.
• Works to lessen the instance of seclusion and restraint by building therapeutic alliance and exercising trauma informed care.
• Demonstrates knowledge of community resources to help meet patient’s unique recovery needs. Implements knowledge of multiple paths of recovery and promotes them equally.
• Works cohesively with multi-discipline team through all aspects of patient’s treatment and recovery.
• Documents all encounters with individuals in the electronic health record
• Encourages and supports from a place of experience and understanding and willing to use appropriate self-disclosure.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off and paid holiday

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Arizona Peer Support Specialist certification
• At least 2 years’ experience providing behavioral health services to adults over the age of 18, individuals with substance abuse, individuals who are seriously mentally ill, individuals who have co-occurring disorder, and/or individuals who may be victims or perpetrators of domestic violence, 5 years preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency: Microsoft Office Software, Electronic Health Records, Internet Browsers and Searches
• Ability to demonstrate awareness and respect for cultural, lifestyle, age, gender, and sexual orientation diversities of clients and staff; apply knowledge of age, gender, and multi-cultural counseling skills.
• The Company has a mandatory vaccination policy. All successful applicants must be fully vaccinated, including showing proper documentation, or otherwise be exempt pursuant to the Company’s exemption process prior to their start date as a condition of employment.

• Behavioral Health/Substance Use Treatment or GMH Recovery experience.
• Completion of specialized peer certifications (WHAM, ASIST, etc.).
• Knowledge of evidence-based/person-centered skillsets, such as; Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Informed Care, Verbal De-escalation, Harm Reduction, and Person-centered language.
• 1 year experience working in court ordered evaluation (COE) and court ordered treatment (COT) setting.
• Certified training (CPR First Aid, therapeutic options, etc.).
• Spanish language proficiency.