Job Description
This internship is intended for individuals who are currently enrolled in a CRSS program and need the internship in order to complete the program.
Department: The Living Room
Internship Description
The Recovery Support Specialist Intern reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
The Recovery Support Specialist Intern uses personal and training experience to create a safe space for consumers to calmly process crisis events, learn and apply wellness strategies, and prevent future crisis events. As a member of a multidisciplinary team, the recovery support specialist intern operates from the Crisis Now concept and focuses on practices including recovery orientation, trauma-informed care, and a philosophy that crises are an opportunity for learning. The recovery support specialist intern understands that peer support is voluntary, and comes from a place of non-judgment and empathy when providing services to living room guests. All services are offered within an inviting, home-like, atmosphere and are designed to proactively divert crises and break the cycle of psychiatric hospitalizations.
Responsibilities:
Build relationships with local police, fire, emergency departments, and other organizations to promote awareness of Living Room services.
Assist guest with individual service plans through rehabilitation services such as case management, advocacy, outreach, skills training groups (e.g. WRAP), social rehabilitation, and community support as indicated.
Qualifications
Required:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Recovery Support Specialists should be able to articulate their personal experience in recovery when working with patients who are experiencing mental health and/or drug/alcohol issues as it relates to providing peer support services to these patient populations.
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in behavioral health related field
- One year experience working with individuals suffering from severe mental illness and/or drug and alcohol issues.
- Experience with Medicaid Rule 132/140
- Knowledge and understanding of SUPR 2060
- Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS)
- Wellness Recovery Action Planning classes (WRAP)
- Certified WRAP facilitator
Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
