Patient Engagement Specialist

Cedar Grove Recovery
$16 - $18 an hour
Louisville, Kentucky
Full time
2 days ago

Schedules:

  • Friday - Monday 11p-7a

Compensation:

  • $16-$18/hr + Benefits

We’re looking for someone who is excited to join our passionate, authentic, and courageous team. We’re uncompromising in the pursuit of excellence: our core values are more than just words on a page – we live and breathe them. To work at our company is to make a promise to help our patients achieve their wildest dreams.

Our company operates residential treatment programs for individuals with substance use disorder. We seek not merely to restore sobriety, but to transform our patients’ lives. We believe treatment should be local, individualized, holistic, and relational. We’re growing rapidly and looking for the right people to grow with us.

Summary
The Patient Engagement Specialist (PES) is the main staff point of contact for patients in early recovery, helping to create a safe, structured, and supportive treatment environment. The PES leads non-clinical group activities, monitors patient movement, resolves interpersonal conflicts, and supports daily operations. Ideal candidates are calm under pressure, value structure and consistency, and are deeply committed to supporting recovery.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a primary point of daily support and accountability for patients in treatment

  • Monitor patient movement and enforce program rules and safety standards

  • Lead non-therapy enrichment activities including light fitness, guided meditation, and peer-led discussion groups

  • Facilitate or supervise trips to off-campus 12-step meetings and community events

  • Support and monitor communal areas, including the courtyard and meal rooms

  • Mediate and de-escalate patient conflicts using calm, professional communication

  • Assist with minor cleaning duties and promote a respectful, orderly facility environment

  • Drive patients to meetings or events as needed (in the absence of a designated driver)

  • Document observations and communicate with clinical or leadership staff as needed

  • Model professionalism, accountability, and emotional composure at all times

  • Participate in team meetings, training, and ongoing development

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience

  • Minimum 1 year of experience working with behavioral health or substance use populations strongly preferred

  • Valid, unrestricted driver’s license with a clean record (minimum 3 years preferred)

  • Demonstrated ability to remain calm and professional in high-stress or crisis situations

  • Ability to de-escalate interpersonal conflict and set consistent boundaries

  • Physically able to intervene in emergency situations, including lifting or running if necessary

  • Crisis intervention training strongly preferred

  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to gain patient trust and foster respect

  • Passion for recovery and commitment to a drug-free lifestyle

  • Authorization to work in the United States required

We respect the time and energy it takes to apply for the next step on your career path, so we will make every effort to contact you quickly after receiving your application. Thank you for your consideration and interest in working with us.

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