Addictions Recovery Specialist
Position Summary
The Recovery Support Specialist facilitates psychosocial assessments, provides recovery education, and coordinates discharge planning and community resource linkage. This role incorporates lived experience in recovery with specialized training and human service skills to support individuals with mental illness and/or substance use disorders in achieving wellness and resilience.
Location: Onsite at Springfield Memorial Hospital
Shift: 11am – 7pm Mon – Fri
Highlights & Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Memorial Childcare
- Mental Health Services
- Growth Opportunities
- Continuing Education
- Local and National Discounts
- Pet Insurance
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k)
- Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program and Colleague Wellness
- Adoption Assistance
Required Skills
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Advocacy: Promote individual choice, self-advocacy, and integration of recovery services.
2. Professional Responsibility: Maintain ethical standards, confidentiality, and cultural humility.
3. Mentoring: Model recovery principles and support individuals in acquiring life skills.
4. Recovery Support: Assist individuals in identifying strengths, resiliencies, and stages of change.
5. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values:
• SAFETY: Prevent Harm – I put safety first in everything I do. I take action to ensure the safety of others.
• COURTESY: Serve others – I treat others with dignity and respect. I project a professional image and positive attitude.
• QUALITY: Improve Outcomes – I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance. I work with others to achieve superior results.
• EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste – I use time and resources wisely. I prevent defects and delays.
6. Conduct SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment) to determine level of care and discharge needs.
7. Facilitate addiction treatment and education services across age groups.
8. Provide recovery-oriented education and materials to individuals and families.
9. Coordinate discharge planning and linkage to community resources.
10. Maintain current knowledge of community resources and collaborate with agencies.
11. Partner with individuals to develop personalized recovery and relapse prevention plans.
12. Participate as an active member of treatment teams, promoting person-centered recovery.
13. Document all services accurately per regulatory and organizational standards.
14. Respond appropriately to risk indicators, including suicide prevention and abuse/neglect concerns.
15. Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain continuing education requirements.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Required Experience
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent employment experience (e.g., 3–4 years in behavioral health or peer support roles) may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Licensure/Certification/Registry:
• Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) credential within 18 months of hire.
Experience:
• Prior experience in substance abuse treatment or peer support roles preferred.
Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Understanding of addictions, recovery principles, and SBIRT protocols.
• Ability to apply motivational interviewing and trauma-informed care.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.