Certified Recovery Mentor MIP

Certified Recovery Mentor MIP

Requirements

• Must identify as a person with lived experience with substance use
• Must be able to pass a criminal history background check
• Individual will become a Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM) within 6 months of hire date
• Must possess, or have the ability to acquire, knowledge of symptoms and challenges faced by people with mental illness and addictions
• Must have the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Must have skills to professionally work with the public and the ability to coordinate services across various agencies and community groups
• Must be able to develop cooperative and respectful relationships with clients and their families
• Must have knowledge, or the ability to acquire knowledge, about the recovery model
• Must possess the ability to represent the interest of the customer and the agency in a favorable light in the community
• Must have the ability to work well with teams and other groups of individuals
• Must adhere to rules and laws pertaining to client confidentiality
• Must possess or have the ability to possess functional knowledge of business English and medical terminology
• Must have good spelling and basic mathematical skills
• Must have the ability to learn assigned tasks readily and to adhere to general office procedures
• Good organizational and time management skills are essential
• Must have in depth knowledge of standard office equipment
• Must hold a valid drivers license and be insurable or carry insurance for client service purposes and for travel between business offices, the community, and to attend required meetings and/or trainings

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the Supervisor and MIP steering committee to establish guidelines, best practices and expectations in the development and application of this position
• Work with members struggling with addictions and mental health challenges to provide support and referral services
• Provide intake services and case management for service contracts
• Maintain regular contact with assigned individuals as instructed
• Work with Steering Committee to develop tracking sheet and metrics
• Record and submit data and other reports in a timely fashion
• Develop relationships with community partners
• Respond to all phone calls and emails within 1 business day
• Act as a representative on behalf of MIP as needed with regards to community collaborations and events as assigned by the Supervisor
• Maintain clear communication with staff
• Attend on-going training programs offered to enhance effectiveness of role
• Maintain referral intake data collection and assure timely follow-up with referred individuals
• Schedule and facilitate support groups based on identified needs and encourage individuals in receiving training
• Documents and updates client’s progress in progress notes
• Works with team members to discuss client progress and outlook
• Contacts client’s relatives to arrange family conferences if necessary
• Completes all paperwork in a way that is professional, clinically sound and timely as prescribed by the OAR’s and other pertinent guidelines
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.