Certified Peer Recovery Specialist

Job Summary
Since 1990, the ETSU College of Nursing has established a network of 7 nurse-managed practice sites that now provide nearly 30,000 primary care and outreach visits each year to underserved clients in the upper northeast Tennessee region. These sites range from caring for our faculty, staff, and students to caring for some of our most vulnerable residents of Northeast Tennessee. ETSU College of Nursing, is seeking a full-time Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, located on the main ETSU campus in Johnson City, TN. The Peer Recovery Specialist provides essential support for the state-funded SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment) project. This includes conducting screenings, brief interventions, and referrals for substance use disorder treatment. This position will collaborate with clinic staff and community partners to coordinate care and improve recovery outcomes. Responsibilities also include tracking patients, collecting project data, and ensuring the effective operation of SBIRT services. Additionally, this position involves outreach and building supportive relationships with individuals in recovery. The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. The official workday is 7.5 hours, which includes a one-hour lunch/meal break. Regular benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services and programs including: Paid time off & leave 17 paid holidays Educational Assistance Health and Life Insurance Retirement Access to University facilities, services and much more Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information at: . ETSU is committed to ensuring that our students, faculty and staff are valued and work in an environment of openness and acceptance. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All positions at East Tennessee State University are contingent upon sufficient funding. Disclaimer: The job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list if all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

Required Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent and four (4) years' experience in the field of addiction care, including working with those who have a diagnosis of substance use disorder and/or behavioral addictions. OR Associate's degree in social work, or related field, and two (2) years' experience in the field of addiction care, including working with those who have a diagnosis of substance use disorder and/or behavioral addictions. OR Bachelor's degree in social work, or related field, and one (1) year of experience in the field of addiction care, including working with those who have a diagnosis of substance use disorder and/or behavioral addictions. Must have a TN Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Certification. Completion of an approved Certified Peer Recovery Specialist training program including required supervision components. Lived experience in recovery from substance use, mental health, or co-occurring disorders, with a commitment to the recovery process.

Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in social work or related field. Experience working in healthcare or clinical settings. Experience with outreach efforts and building connections with individuals in recovery.

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