Recovery Coach

Recovery Coach

Plains Area Mental Health, Inc. is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic and an accredited Community Mental Health Center with 8 locations in Northwest Iowa.  Our mission is to provide affordable quality mental health services to the people of the communities we serve, respecting each individual’s dignity, worth, and potential for growth. Ensuring an environment of confidentiality and dedication – we put our people first. 

Join our Team!  We provide excellent training opportunities, great benefits, and a team-based atmosphere to enhance client care and success!

PAMHC is seeking full-time Recovery Coach to serve clients across our service area. Applicant can choose home based office location in Le Mars, Cherokee, Storm Lake, Spirit Lake, Denison, Ida Grove, or Carroll. Travel required for in home and community-based services for clients or to other office locations as assigned. Position is an average of 40 hours per week Monday – Friday, with occasional evenings as needed to meet with clients. 

Pay Range:

$16.23 to $18.35 per hour depending on experience

Benefits:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• PTO – 160 Hours first year with Annual Increases
• 7 Paid Holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan – Up to 5% Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Continuing Education Funds/Hours available after three months of employment with incremental increases
• Approved Sites for NHSC Loan Repayment
• Team-based care including case managers, RNs, peer support, community support, psychiatric NPs and PAs, and a Board-Certified Psychiatrist, Access to Plains Area Crisis Response Staff 24/7

Position Summary:

The Recovery Coach engages with clients and encourages them to maintain sobriety, participate in recovery-oriented activities and develop a network of sober supports. Participates in group treatment activities and models effective group participation and recovery-oriented perspective for clients with substance use disorders. Helps clients identify and access needed resources and recovery supports.  Provides face-to-face, virtual, and telephonic support to encourage individuals to take control of their own health and wellness, teach and assist client/family in locating and accessing social/community and recovery supports, and engage client/family in care planning. The Peer role works to assist clients in their own recovery process and role model competency in ongoing coping skills. 

Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s License and Insurance
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Lived Experience, Stable in Recovery

Preferred Qualifications:

Bilingual a plus, but not required

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