Pay: From $18.43 per hour

Job description:

Company Overview
River Valley Health (RVH) is a Federally Qualified Health Center dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality healthcare services to the community. Serving approximately 70,000 patients annually, RVH is committed to supporting individuals on their journey to recovery and wellness through comprehensive behavioral health programs.

Job Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and motivated MAT Peer Specialist to join our dynamic behavioral health team. In this vital role, you will leverage your lived experience with recovery to support individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. The MAT Peer Specialist will serve as a mentor, advocate, and crisis intervention resource, fostering hope and resilience within the community.

Responsibilities

Provide peer support by sharing personal recovery experiences to inspire hope and motivation among clients.
Assist clients in developing coping strategies and recovery plans tailored to their individual needs.
Conduct crisis intervention and management to ensure client safety during moments of emotional or behavioral distress.
Facilitate engagement in behavioral health services through motivational interviewing and mentoring techniques.
Collaborate with clinical staff to coordinate care plans and document progress using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
Advocate for clients’ needs within the healthcare system, ensuring they access appropriate resources and support networks.
Promote a positive, empowering environment that encourages client participation in their recovery journey.

Requirements

Lived experience with mental health challenges or substance use recovery, demonstrating personal resilience and insight.
Knowledge of crisis intervention strategies and crisis management protocols.
Background in behavioral health, mental health counseling, addiction counseling, or social work is highly desirable.
Proficiency in motivational interviewing techniques to foster client engagement and motivation.
Experience working with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems for documentation and care coordination.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to mentor, motivate, and advocate effectively for clients.
Willingness to obtain CPRS credential

Join us at River Valley Health as we empower individuals on their path to recovery through compassionate support and expert guidance!

License/Certification:

Certified Recovery Specialist (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

River Valley Health (RVH) is a Federally Qualified Health Center that provides primary care, behavioral health, dental services, addiction services, optometry services, and more to people across Tennessee. We also provide telehealth and on-site services to students in more than 35 area schools. At RVH, no one is ever denied treatment based on an inability to pay. We have a national reputation as a pioneer and leader in integrated care -- an approach in which we embed behavioral health providers alongside primary care physicians to provide the full range of patient care. The mission of RVH is to enhance the health and well-being of our community by providing high-quality, integrated, comprehensive, equitable, and person-centered healthcare for all. RVH receives funding from the federal government and the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS). The United States Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Tennessee Code Annotated (T.C.A.) 4-21-904 ensure your right to receive equal treatment and service opportunities regardless of your race, color, national origin, or English proficiency. No person receiving services at River Valley Health shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or English proficiency. Should you feel that you have been discriminated against, please contact qicoordinator@rvh.org

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