Recovery Support Specialist
McAlester - CACMHC 1101 E Monroe Ave, United States
Full Time
3 weeks ago
$34,500 USD
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Job Posting Title
Recovery Support SpecialistAgency
452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.Supervisory Organization
Carl Albert CMHCJob Posting End Date
Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
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Full/Part-Time
Full timeJob Type
RegularCompensation
Recovery Support Specialist $30,000Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist $34,500
Job Description
About the Position: Positions in this family provide peer support services, serve as advocates for consumers, and provide information and peer support for consumers in emergency, outpatient or inpatient settings. The positions perform duties to assist consumers with recovery processes as they regain control of their lives.
Job Type/Salary:
- One (1) Vacancy
- Application period: March 31, 2026 - Until filled
- Full-time
- Annual Salary: Up to $34,500 (Salary is based on certification and experience.)
- Primary Working Hours: varies to include days, nights and weekends
- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
- The education requirement at this level consists of a high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
- Has the ability to become a certified Recovery Support Specialist
- Preference may be given to applicants who are current or former consumers of mental health services.
Special Requirements:
- Demonstrated participation in advocacy and/or personal knowledge in recovery. Has the ability to become a Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist. Criteria to become a Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist is available at http://ok.gov/odmhsas
- Upon Conditional Offer of Employment, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services applicants must submit to a physical examination and shall meet the physical examination requirements of occasionally lifting and carrying 50 pounds and able to push and pull a maximum force of 25 pounds as a conditional offer of employment.
Great reasons to work for us: ODMHSAS is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents. Our benefits include:
- Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
- A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations
- Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care
- Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs
- 11 paid holidays
- 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year
- Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match
- Longevity Bonus for years of service
- Student Loan repayment options
- Training opportunities for CEU requirements
Drug and Alcohol Pre-employment and Pre-placement Testing: Upon a conditional offer of employment, applicants for safety sensitive positions shall be required to submit to urinalysis to test for drugs. Appointment to a safety sensitive position shall be contingent upon a negative drug test result.
About us: Operated by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Carl Albert Community Mental Health Center (CACMHC) is a fully accredited 15-bed psychiatric hospital and outpatient clinic. Other CACMHC offices located in Southeastern Oklahoma are—Holdenville Satellite, Heavener Satellite, Hugo Satellite, Idabel Satellite, Stigler Satellite, Atoka Satellite and Ada PACT.
THIS AGENCY REQUIRES COVERAGE 24 HOURS, 7 DAYS PER WEEK. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION MAY VARY DEPENDING ON BUSINESS NECESSITY. EMPLOYEES MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK WEEKENDS AND OVERTIME.
Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
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