Recovery Support Specialist (RSS) - Emergency ...

Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticutu2019s most comprehensive healthcare network. The Institute of Living, one of the first mental health centers in the U.S., remains one of Americau2019s leading not-for-profit centers for patient care, research and education in the fields of behavioral, psychiatric and addiction disorder. Through our dedicated, experienced and skilled clinicians, we provide patients and their families with the highest quality of personalized care. Programs are offered for children, adolescents and adults struggling with mental illness as well as offering services specializing in Anxiety, Eating Disorders, and Geriatric Services. Job Summary Accountable for using shared life experiences and recovery management techniques to engage, motivate, educate and mentor clients in achieving individualized goals for successful community living. The Recovery Support Specialist provides peer support which is a non-clinical role. This class does not involve treatment, assessment or evaluation activities. The duties are centered on mutuality and sharing common recovery perspective and language with the client. A recovery Support Specialist is expected to act as coach and advocate, promoting the program value of autonomy, diversity and empowerment, with the knowledge and ability to link client to community-based supports and other resources. High School diploma or equivalent and registered for Recovery University At least 6 months experience as a Recovery Support Specialist Trainee Recovery Support Specialist Certification or eligible to be obtained within 6 months of hire Knowledge of community support systems and resources Wellness Recovery Action Planning and other recovery management techniques Knowledge of the principles and procedures of psychiatric rehabilitation Considerable interpersonal skill, oral and written communication skills Ability to observe and redirect client behavior We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge u2013 helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment. /As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicantu2019s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status./ Job: Behavioral Health / Psychiatry Organization: Institute of Living Title: Recovery Support Specialist (RSS) - Emergency Department Location: Connecticut-Hartford-HH Braceland Bldg (10023) Requisition ID: 26155839

Created: 2026-04-15