Oklahoma Mental Health Council Oklahoma City , OK 73113
Posted 2 weeks ago
SUMMARY
The Recovery Support Specialist performs rehabilitation and support functions and assists in treatment. Activities may include crisis intervention under the clinical supervision of staff with professional degrees, client advocacy, prevention and education. The RSS provides substance abuse services, education, support and consultation to families. The RSS performs direction and coordinating support activities that promote good physical health; provides peer support services; serves as a client advocate; provides information and peer support for clients in emergency, outpatient or inpatient settings. The RSS performs a wide range of tasks to assist clients in regaining control of their lives and recovery processes.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Facilitates activities in nutrition, exercises managing physical health concerns
Provides support regarding the effects that medication may have on physical health
Assists clients in developing individual physical wellness plans and implementation assistance and support
Teaches and mentors the value of every individual's recovery experience
Models effective coping techniques and self-help strategies
Assists service recipients in articulating personal goals for recovery
Assists in setting up and sustaining self-help (mutual support) groups
Supports clients in using a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)
Assists in creating a Safety Plan and Psychiatric Advanced Directive as needed
Utilizes and teaches problem solving techniques with clients as well as how to identify and combat negative self-talk and fears
Supports the vocational choices of clients and assist in overcoming job-related anxiety
Assists in building social skills in the community that will enhance quality of life and support the development of natural support systems
Attends treatment team and program development meetings to ensure the presence of the client voice and to promote the use of self-directed recovery tools
Provides and advocates for effective recovery oriented services
Maintains effective working relationships and strategic alliances with consumers, other staff, the community and other non-profit organizations
Builds rapport and working partnerships with relevant local, state, and federal government agencies
Promotes community education projects to help increase awareness of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) & Acute Mental Health Crises
Performs other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or equivalent
Current ODMHSAS Recovery Support Provider Certification
OR
BENEFITS (Full-Time Staff Only)
95% Employer Paid Health Insurance Plan
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Some Positions Qualify for NHSC Student Loan Repayment
403B Retirement Plan with 5% Employer Contribution
3 Weeks Paid Time-off
Employer Paid Life Insurance and Long Term Disability
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Red Rock Behavioral Health Services does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, age, marital/familial status, sexual orientation, or disability.
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