Recovery Support Specialist I
Company: OKLAHOMA MENTAL HEALTH COUNCIL
Role summary
Recovery Support Specialist I is a full-time role at OKLAHOMA MENTAL HEALTH COUNCIL in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-10-22. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- Recovery Support Specialist I
- Company
- OKLAHOMA MENTAL HEALTH COUNCIL
- Location
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- Customer Service
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-10-22
You get the chance to make a real difference in people’s lives by providing peer support and guidance in their recovery journey. It’s an incredibly rewarding role that doesn't require a degree, making it an accessible path for those with lived experience who want to help others build healthier futures.
Job description
SUMMARY
The Recovery Support Specialist performs rehabilitation and support functions and assists in treatment. Activities may include crisis intervention under the clinical supervision of staff with professional degrees, client advocacy, prevention and education. The RSS provides substance abuse services, education, support and consultation to families. The RSS performs direction and coordinating support activities that promote good physical health; provides peer support services; serves as a client advocate; provides information and peer support for clients in emergency, outpatient or inpatient settings. The RSS performs a wide range of tasks to assist clients in regaining control of their lives and recovery processes.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Facilitates activities in nutrition, exercises managing physical health concerns
Provides support regarding the effects that medication may have on physical health
Assists clients in developing individual physical wellness plans and implementation assistance and support
Teaches and mentors the value of every individual’s recovery experience
Models effective coping techniques and self-help strategies
Assists service recipients in articulating personal goals for recovery
Assists in setting up and sustaining self-help (mutual support) groups
Supports clients in using a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)
Assists in creating a Safety Plan and Psychiatric Advanced Directive as needed
Utilizes and teaches problem solving techniques with clients as well as how to identify and combat negative self-talk and fears
Supports the vocational choices of clients and assist in overcoming job-related anxiety
Assists in building social skills in the community that will enhance quality of life and support the development of natural support systems
Attends treatment team and program development meetings to ensure the presence of the client voice and to promote the use of self-directed recovery tools
Provides and advocates for effective recovery oriented services
Maintains effective working relationships and strategic alliances with consumers, other staff, the community and other non-profit organizations
Builds rapport and working partnerships with relevant local, state, and federal government agencies
Promotes community education projects to help increase awareness of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) & Acute Mental Health Crises
Performs other duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or equivalent
Current PRSS Certification or have demonstrated recovery from a mental health diagnosis, substance use disorder or both
Be at least 18 years of age
Be willing to self-disclose about their personal recovery journey
Bilingual preferred
Valid Oklahoma driver’s license, clean driving record, transportation
General skill in exercising independent judgment, tact, patience, and understanding; maintaining effective working relationships with clients, other staff, and the community
Must complete all in-service and external training requirements
Commitment to the mission of Red Rock BHS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must have the ability to stand or sit for long periods of time
Must have the ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 25 pounds
Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time
Ability to use telephone, PC, fax machine, copy machine, and printer
HOW WE TAKE CARE OF YOU!
We pay a generous portion of your Health Insurance
Low-cost Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan with employer contributions equal to 5% of annual salary
Student Loan Repayment Options
No Cost Employee Assistance Plan
3 Weeks Paid Time-Off (increases annually between years 2-10)
9 Paid Holidays
1 Floating Holiday to use at your discretion.
4 Rest and Relaxation Days
3 days of Education Leave
4 hours of Volunteer Leave
Eligible for Pay Increases and Bonuses Annually
Employer Paid Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Red Rock Behavioral Health Services does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, age, marital/familial status, sexual orientation, or disability.
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