Recovery Specialist

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Recovery Specialist

Quick overview

The Recovery Specialist coordinates individualized recovery plans to increase functioning and community integration for clients. Responsibilities include providing individual and group interventions, teaching critical life skills, and linking clients to community resources.

Requirements summary

Requires a Bachelor's degree and at least one year of experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

bachelor degreeCase ManagementPatient AdvocacyCrisis InterventionClinical DocumentationGroup TherapyCommunity IntegrationRecovery PlanningPerson-Centered PlanningSkill TeachingMental Health SupportFamily InterventionResource Linkage

Job description

Recovery Specialist

Job Purpose/Function

(the main contribution of the function to the total organization.)

Under the regular supervision of the Program Director and Clinical Supervisor, Community Support Worker helps plan for and coordinate the individual's recovery plan designed to increase functioning and community integration.

Major Responsibilities

1.
Provide recovery services to clients within a range of modalities including individual, group and family interventions 2.
Develop an individualized recovery plan with the client that include specific measurable goals and objectives using the person centered language 3.
Help clients establish and/or maintain linkage with significant community resources (social, vocational, medical, residential, and educational).
4.
Involve clients in activities to increase interest and motivation towards becoming independent in their community 5.
Assist clients to make informed decisions about community living, learning, social and/or working environments of their choosing 6.
Involve clients in determining which critical skills and supports are needed and wanted for functioning in their community 7.
Teach clients critical skills evaluated as functional deficits relative to functioning in her/his community 8.
Involve clients in developing and implementing a series of actions resulting in the competent use of needed and wanted skills in her/his community 9.
Meet CSP Fidelity requirements for service hours, contacts, and community time 10.
Identify and report to Program Director any "systems" problems requiring advocacy 11.
Organize workload to meet production expectations as determined by the Clinical Supervisor of Specialty Programs 12.
Learn and follow Program policies and practices; clearly interpret Program to clients, colleagues, and others in the community 13.
Utilize Agency in-service training and other learning opportunities to increase job-related knowledge and skills 14.
Keep accurate and timely, confidential records of client contacts, functioning levels and current status of each client on her/his caseload 15.
Carry out other special assignments as designated by the Clinical Supervisor of Specialty Programs

Education and Experience Required