Recovery Coach

Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral healthcare organization offering a full continuum of care, including variety of programs throughout Arizona, Oklahoma and District of Columbia. Founded in 1982 as a non-profit organization by members of the recovery community in Mesa, Arizona, Community Bridges Inc. has held as its principle mission “maintaining the dignity of human life” for more than 40 years.

The District of Columbia Stabilization and Sobering Center (“DCSSC”), operated by Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI), will offer immediate, 24 hours/day, 365 days/year, no cost, low barrier access to Crisis SUD services for individuals 18 years of age and older, regardless of gender, insurance, and citizenship status. The DCSSC will provide individuals experiencing an SUD crisis with person-centered and a recovery-oriented alternative to unnecessary encounters at emergency departments or interactions with law enforcement. The DCSSC will ensure those individuals seeking or referred for services will receive an integrated and comprehensive care to address their specific needs in a supportive clinical and recovery-oriented environment. CBI will hire pursuant to the DC EEO provisions.

Job Summary
The Recovery Coach (RC) is an individual who has lived experience in recovery from mental health and/or substance use disorders, with 1-2 years of professional experience in a substance use disorder setting providing peer support or navigation services. Recovery Coach is part of the interdisciplinary treatment team at the D.C Stabilization and Sobering Center that provides 24/7 care to those who are experiencing psychological, behavioral, emotional, medical, social and/or familial challenges. The RC provides experience, strength, and hope to individuals, their families, and natural supports presenting for care to minimize the emotional impact of treatment and increase the likelihood of recovery along with the likelihood of continued care once discharged. The RC also assists in the transition to the most appropriate level of care available in conjunction with the established treatment team, which includes ensuring coordination of care with all parties who are currently involved in the patient’s case and ensuring that family and other social supports identified in the patient’s treatment plan are involved in the discharge planning process.

Skills/Requirements:

• Highschool diploma or GED required. Associate Degree or higher preferred.
• Must have lived experience in recovery from mental health and/or substance use.
• 1-2 years of professional experience in a substance use disorder setting providing peer support or navigation services required.
• Valid identification required.
• Has a valid Peer Specialist Certification certificate in accordance with Washington D.C. Department of Behavioral Health Consumer and Family Affairs Department.
• Department of Behavioral Health Recovery Coach Training Certificate of Completion required.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• District of Columbia: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Addiction counseling: 1 year (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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