Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

Recovery Support Specialist - Adult Outpatient

Posted: 5 days ago

Job Description

This job posting details openings for Recovery Support Specialists on the Adult Outpatient team at Jim Taliaferro Community Mental Health Center (JTCMHC) in Lawton, OK. Below is a summary of the role:Primary Responsibilities:Supporting facility consumers in their journey to regain control over their lives and recovery processesPerforming a variety of tasks to assist individuals in achieving recovery goalsProfessional Expectations:Maintaining professionalism and ethical behavior in all interactionsEnsuring respectful and effective communication with consumers and ODMHSAS staffKey Qualities for Applicants:Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage effectively with adult consumersA commitment to ethical standards and maintaining a professional demeanorPassion for helping others achieve personal recovery and wellnessThis role offers an opportunity to directly impact the lives of individuals on their recovery journey.Job Type/Salary:Full-time position Salary:Senior Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist: $38,000.00 ($18.26/hr) plus benefits!Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist: $34,500.00 ($16.58/hr) plus benefits!Recovery Support Specialist: $30,000.00 ($14.42/hr) plus benefits!FLSA Status: NonexemptMinimum Qualifications and Experience: Sr. Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist: This position requires that the application be currently certified as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist, high school diploma or GED, demonstrates personal knowledge in advocacy in recovery, and two years of PRSS experience. Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist: This position requires that the application be currently certified as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist, high school diploma or GED, and demonstrates personal knowledge in advocacy in recovery. Recovery Support Specialist: This position requires a high school diploma or GED, demonstrates personal knowledge or advocacy in recovery, and the ability to become a Certified Peer Recovery Support SpecialistWhy Join Us?Generous Benefits: Annual base salary range of $34,500, plus a generous benefits allowanceComprehensive Health Coverage: A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusionsFlexible Spending Accounts: Options for healthcare and dependent care expensesAmple Time Off: 11 paid holidays, 15 days of vacation, and 15 days of sick leave in the first yearRetirement Savings Plan: With a generous company match to help secure your futureEmployee Assistance Program: Support when you need itLongevity Bonuses: For years of dedicated serviceTraining Opportunities: Continuous learning and development for CEU requirementsDrug 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.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.An Equal Opportunity Employer.Powered by JazzHRzZKQigk6Un

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