The Certified Recovery Mentor provides peer-delivered, direct-client services to clients within SUD departments to improve clients' connections to activities that promote continued recovery and well-being.
Qualifications
- MHACBO certified CRM (Certified Recovery Mentor) or eligible for same
- Candidate must be a self-identified person in recovery from an addiction disorder, who meets the abstinence requirements for recovering staff in an alcohol or other drug treatment program (2 years)
Primary Responsibilities
- Build personal relationships with people experiencing behavioral health challenges. Educate agency staff, community organizations, and the general community about Peer Support Services and the specific needs of those in treatment/recovery from addiction and mental health issues.
- Support clients in expanding their social and recovery support networks.
- Help people plan appointments, share problem-solving skills, and assist with system access skills.
- Model a healthy recovery lifestyle and assist with incorporating such skills into daily living.
- Assist peers in accessing housing and employment, interactions with probation and parole, employers, communication with agency staff, and case managers in various community organizations.
- Participate in recovery support groups and/or agency alumni recovery events.
- Maintain accurate documentation of service delivery in compliance with agency requirements. Complete required reports in a timely and professional manner.
- Work closely with agency case managers and counselors to maintain service delivery continuity.
- Maintain professional boundaries and adhere to agency Ethics and other policies.