Peer Recovery Support Specialist

Peer Recovery Support Specialist

Post Date: Jan 29, 2026

Location: Lake Villa, IL, US, 60046

Position Type: Full Time

Requisition Number: 33841

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday

Gateway Foundation is a national non-profit dedicated to helping individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. We focus on delivering high quality clinical services as a leader in evidence-based treatment. You will have the opportunity to provide essential services to underserved populations and work in a culture that emphasizes teamwork and professional growth.

25480 W. Cedarcrest Lane Lake Villa, IL 60046

• Monday through Friday, 10:00am - 6:00pm with flexibility for occasional weekends and evenings, as required

• Maintains a caseload as determined during the admissions process for patients participating in residential and outpatient treatment services.
• Conducts assessments to identify the need for support services and works with patients to develop individualized recovery support plans emphasizing purpose, mindfulness, and personal goals.
• Provides a minimum of 20-25 hours each week of direct individualized in-person, telephonic, or virtual peer support services.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of recovery plans, interventions, resources and progress notes in the electronic health record in accordance with policies, procedures, and regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Participates in ongoing recovery support services by identifying community resources and connecting patients with appropriate services to support their recovery journey.
• Assists with coordinating transportation to supported services in the community as identified in recovery plan.
• Identifies relapse prevention strategies and assists patients in building a recovery-oriented social network and engaging in healthy activities.
• Participates in interdisciplinary case staffing meetings to discuss care coordination and ensure peer informed care.
• Contributes expertise in regular peer recovery team meetings to evaluate program effectiveness and individual patient progress.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of mental health and/or substance use knowledge and experience.
• Ability to participate and complete required supervised work experience and obtain a certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist within 1 year of hire.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage recovery experience to engage patients during their recovery journey.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, communication, and active listening skills to assess individual needs and develop individual support plans.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Familiarity with recovery principles, trauma-informed care, and harm reduction approaches.
• Ability to learn and become proficient in using electronic health records to maintain and document treatment records.

• Ability to communicate effectively with others in groups or individually.
• Ability to respond to telephone and email inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Ability to use a keyboard and display screen to receive, retrieve, and review information.
• Ability to travel to various locations by vehicle to meet with patients and attend meetings/training.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Employee wellness program with health-focused benefits
• Employee assistance programs focused on mental health

• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match
• Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance paid by Gateway
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

• 18 paid time off days per year (accrual increases with years of service)
• 9 paid company holidays
• Work-life balance

• Training & Development Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 per calendar year
• eLearning access to online courses with CEU eligibility
• Clinical Supervision:
  Formal and informal guidance

Equal Opportunity
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Gateway Foundation is an Equal Opportunity

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Nearest Major Market: Chicago