Intellectual Developmental Disability Treatment Certified Recovery Coach

The IDDT Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) / Recovery Coach is a fully integrated member of the Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment (IDDT) team and provides peer-delivered services to individuals with co-occurring serious mental illness and substance use disorders. The IDDT CPSS/Recovery Coach uses their lived experience with mental health and/or substance use recovery to provide hope, mentorship, advocacy, and skill-building support. Services are delivered using the evidence-based IDDT model and focus on promoting recovery, harm reduction, community integration, wellness, resiliency, and self-determination.

The IDDT CPSS/Recovery Coach partners with individuals in all stages of change and supports engagement in treatment, relapse prevention planning, recovery skill development, and whole-person wellness.

Essential Functions

• A. IDDT & Recovery-Focused Services
• Serves as a recovery mentor to individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Assists individuals in identifying personal recovery goals related to mental health, substance use, housing stability, employment, health, and community integration.
• Provides stage-matched interventions consistent with the IDDT model (engagement, persuasion, active treatment, relapse prevention).
• Supports individuals in developing and implementing relapse prevention plans and recovery action plans (e.g., WRAP).
• Utilizes harm reduction principles and motivational approaches when supporting individuals with substance use challenges.
• Models recovery principles, self-advocacy, and self-determination.
• Supports medication adherence discussions by sharing lived experience appropriately and encouraging informed decision-making
• Provides education and coaching related to coping skills, triggers, cravings, and wellness strategies.

• B. Community Integration & Skill Development
• Supports individuals in acquiring and practicing activities of daily living.
• Assists individuals with accessing medically necessary and clinically indicated services including primary care, specialty care, substance use treatment supports, DHS, Social Security, food and clothing banks, housing resources, and other community-based services.
• Transports or accompanies individuals in the community using agency or personally owned vehicle, as assigned.
• Facilitates and/or co-facilitates recovery-based groups including WRAP, recovery skills groups, wellness groups, harm reduction groups, and other IDDT-consistent services.
• Encourages participation in mutual support groups (e.g., AA, NA, SMART Recovery, Dual Recovery Anonymous) when aligned with individual goals.
• Promotes socialization and community inclusion through structured outings and activities.
• Provides instruction-based assistance including teaching, prompting, modeling, monitoring, encouragement, and support.

• C. Person-Centered Planning and Advocacy
• Actively participates in the Person-Centered Planning (PCP) process.
• Assists individuals with implementing goals and objectives identified in their treatment plan
• Promotes client decision-making that supports autonomy and self-determination.
• Assists individuals in:

i. Developing psychiatric advance directives

ii. Exploring alternatives to guardianship

• iii. Building advocacy and peer-led support networks
• Advocates for individuals within the treatment team and broader systems of care.

• D. Team Participation & Model Fidelity
• Attends and actively participates in IDDT team meetings and supervision.
• Collaborates with QMHPs, Case Managers, Nurses, Therapists, and other team members to ensure integrated treatment planning.
• Supports fidelity to the IDDT model and participates in ongoing IDDT training and quality improvement efforts.
• Utilizes a Trauma-Informed and culturally responsive approach in all service delivery.

• E. Documentation & Administrative Responsibilities
• Completes all required documentation (progress notes, contact notes, NOMS, etc.) accurately and in accordance with CNS policy and IDDT standards.
• Accounts for scheduled work hours through billing, productivity, or other approved documentation methods.
• Meets established productivity standards of the organization.
• Fulfills all mandatory education and IDDT-specific training requirements.
• Maintain compliance with quality care initiatives including Meaningful Use (MU), Medicare Merit Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) requirements.
• Ensure that the CNS Healthcare standards of service are applied to interactions with individuals served, guests, and staff.
• Assume responsibility for professional growth by current reading and attendance at educational programs and conferences.
• Maintain knowledge and compliance with established policies and procedures, corporate compliance program, code of ethics, applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, HIPAA standards, and other regulatory programs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Lived experience as a recipient of mental health and/or substance use disorder services, with demonstrated recovery.
• Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) certification required or ability to obtain within designated timeframe per MDHHS guidelines.
• Knowledge of recovery principles, harm reduction, and stages of change.
• Ability to work closely with persons with mental health and substance use disorders.
• Ability to communicate effectively, professionally, and courteously.
• Ability to use discretion and judgment when handling sensitive or confidential matters.
• Intermediate time management, problem-solving, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to be forward-thinking and take initiative to accomplish goals and objectives of the IDDT team.
• Intermediate computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and electronic health records.
• Valid and unrestricted Driver’s License.
• Reliable transportation with current auto insurance.
• Working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations, the CNS Corporate Compliance Program, and Code of Ethics.

• Preferred
• Experience collaborating with individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Experience facilitating recovery or substance use support groups.
• Knowledge of the IDDT model.
• Recovery Coach certification preferred (if applicable).

About CNS Healthcare

• CNS Healthcare (CNS) is a non-profit, Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) with seven clinics and two clubhouses in Southeastern Michigan. CNS employs approximately 400 employees, paraprofessionals, and support staff, delivering services to more than 7,000 people annually.
• CNS provides comprehensive integrated health services in partnership with several community organizations, and uses a patient-centered approach to identify, support, and promote the overall health of children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
• Visit our website to learn more about our mission, vision, and values! [https://www.cnshealthcare.org/mission/]