Recovery Support Specialist - Philadelphia, United States - Philadelphia Fight
Description
Philadelphia FIGHT Behavioral Health
Recovery Support Specialist (MAT) Job Description
Qualifications:
The Recovery Support Specialist will have a Bachelor degree or higher from an accredited institution in behavioral health documented by an original transcript.
They will also have a minimum of five years (post bachelor's degree) providing supervised professional individual and group therapy to clients with a wide range of DSM diagnoses including depression, anxiety, drug dependence, and dual diagnosis.
Other qualifications include:
- Must have experience with the following treatment modalities: individual and group therapy, and psychoeducational groups. Experience with couples and family treatment is helpful.
- Ability to utilize and follow all mental health licensing regulations and requirements of the state, insurance companies, and other funding sources.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with medical providers, support staff, and other professionals across multiple disciplines.
- Experience with diverse populations.
Responsibilities include:
- Screen for mental health disorders, social stressors, and unhealthy lifestyle choices using empirically validated measures.
- Refer patients as appropriate to mental health and substance use treatment programs.
- Provide motivational interviewing and psychoeducation to patients.
- Run MAT groups monthly.
- Offer brief problemsolving interventions to improve treatment adherence.
- Crisis intervention and deescalation as needed.
- Participate in daily staff huddles and weekly case conferences to collaborate with other professionals and across clinics.
- Occasionally lead case conferences related to behavioral health issues for medical staff.
- Document interactions in EMR.
- Assist clients with obtaining resources that support their recovery journey.
- Other duties as requested or assigned.
Other:
Initial probationary period is three months. Performance of other tasks may be assigned on an as-needed basis.
Salary range:
Salaried position.
Travel Requirements:
Minimal local travel required between Philadelphia FIGHT Health Centers.
Work Hours:40 Hours/Week (M-F 9:00am - 5:00pm)
Philadelphia FIGHT requires proof of completed COVID-19 vaccination series for all new employees hired. Medical and religious exemptions will be honored consistent with EEOC regulation.
FIGHT is an EEO, Affirmative Action, LGBTQ, people living with HIV/AIDS, and protected veterans' institution.
We recognize that an inclusive workforce with a variety of views, perspectives, and backgrounds is an integral part in our organizational success. We encourage and embrace a diverse workforce that provides us with unlimited ideas and innovative solutions. We are dedicated to recruiting, hiring, and retaining employees from many backgrounds.
**Philadelphia FIGHT is an equal opportunity employer. Male-identified clinicians and therapists of color are strongly urged to apply.
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