Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW : A Recovery Coach promotes and contributes to a culture of recovery in JFK‘s rehabilitative psych program. Coaches will provide quality service by:

• Providing individual or group coaching, counseling, mentoring, instruction, training, feedback, and positive reinforcement for the participant in areas outlined in their Recovery Plan.
• Teaching coping and life skills that promote independence and resilience.
• Educating clients and their families about mental health issues, treatment options, and recovery strategies.
• Identifying and linking participants with community resources.
• Completing daily program documentation accurately & on time. 
• Attending required meetings, trainings, and CEU courses as determined by JFK, regulatory agencies and Psychiatric Rehabilitation Standards of Practice

WE ARE SEEKING DEDICATED PROFESSIONALS WHO :

• Desire to embrace and advance the philosophy and objectives of JFK Behavioral Health.
• Can facilitate a customized and engaging rehabilitation atmosphere for populations having pervasive mental illness and/or diminished intellectual capacity.
• Can demonstrate cultural sensitivity and competence.
• Exhibit an understanding of the principals of recovery in clinical practice.
• Have a familiarity with the behavioral health system.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree
• Have at least one-year work experience in mental health direct care.
• CPRP Certification, or ability to obtain within two year of work.

SCHEDULE : Full-time; Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

Accessible to SEPTA, Regional Rail & NJ Transit

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