Consumer Recovery Specialist

Job Posting Title

Consumer Recovery Specialist

Agency

452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.

Supervisory Organization

Oklahoma Forensic Center

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

December 04, 2024

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

19.59

Job Description

 Consumer Recovery Specialist  

  

Join a team that CARES!    

Here at ODMHSAS, we believe in I.C.A.R.E. – Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.  Our mission is to promote healthy communities and provide the highest quality care to enhance the well-being of all Oklahomans.  We take that very seriously – because we care!  

  

About the Position:      

Here at the Oklahoma Forensic Center the Nursing department is looking for a Consumer Recovery Specialist that will work as a part of the treatment team by developing and maintaining a supportive relationship with consumers in order to address strengths, goals and barriers to recovery. This includes performing duties such as monitoring recovery progress toward treatment goals, de-escalation activities, participation in recovery, wellness and social skills groups and developing and managing other group activities.  

  

Job Type/Salary:   

• Open/Close dates: 11/19/2024-12/3/2024 

• Full-time  

• Hourly payrate is $19.59/hr  

• $1.00/hr inpatient differential; $0.50/hr for 2nd & 3rd shifts; $0.75/hr when working  

      weekends and holidays; $2.00/hr CNA certification as a Long Term Care Aide,  

      Residential Care Aide, or Developmentally Disabled Direct Care.  

• Primary Working Hours are 2:30pm-11:00pm 

• FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt  

• Primary Work Location/Department:  Oklahoma Forensic Center/Nursing 

• Vacancies: 1 

  

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:  

• Associate’s Degree OR an equivalent combination of education and experience  

• substituting two years of relevant experience for the required Associate’s degree.   

  

Special Requirements:  

• Preference may be given for participation in DMHSAS-sponsored Consumer Recovery Specialist certificate program.   

• Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position and as such have a valid driver’s license.  

• Upon a conditional offer of employment, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services applicants must submit to a p