BHI Peer Recovery Support Specialist St. Elizabeth Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to improving patient outcomes. As a Peer Recovery Specialist, you will provide essential support to individuals navigating recovery, facilitating groups, and connecting them to vital community resources. This role is perfect for compassionate individuals with a background in healthcare or social services, eager to make a positive impact. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health and well-being while you contribute to meaningful change in the community.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical plans

Dental and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Peer Specialist per state guidelines.
• 1 year experience in healthcare, social or human services setting.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates individual and support groups.
• Provides post-discharge follow-up and documents patient progress.
• Links patients to community resources.

Skills

De-escalation

Motivational interviewing

Patient Centered care

Documentation

Technology proficiency

Collaboration with community organizations

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

Full time 40 hrs. GRANT FUNDED

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Peer Recovery Specialist provides direct patient care under the guidance of a designated healthcare professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, and within policies, procedures, and guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health.

Essential Job Functions

• Facilitates individual and/or support groups (within scope). May participate in family meetings and treatment team meetings.

• Provides post-discharge follow up; documents in the medical record on patient progress and goal setting.

• Community resource knowledge and navigation; particularly in the area of housing, vocational, food insecurities, transportation, etc.

• Provides overdose prevention and education on Naloxone utilization

• Provides linkage and referral to appropriate community services and resources.

• May provide social determinants of health (SDOH) and substance use disorder (SUD) screenings.

• Successfully participates to complete BSMH and departmental specific training as required

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

Certified Peer Specialist per state guidelines (required)

National Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma/GED (required)

Work Experience

1 year in healthcare, social or human services setting (required)

Training

None

Language

None

Patient Population

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.

General office environment.

May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*

May be required to use physical restraints.

May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*

May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.

May have periods of constant interruptions.

Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

Prolonged periods of working alone.

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements

Hazards

Depth perception

Use of Latex products

Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents

Exposure to moving mechanical parts

Exposure to dust/fumes

Exposure to potential electrical shock

Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy

Exposure to high pitched noises

Gaseous risk exposure

Skills

De-escalation

physical interventions

debriefing

Motivational interviewing

Patient Centered care

Care planning

performing safety checks and constant observer

working within an interdisciplinary team

Collaboration with community organizations

Technology proficiency

Documentation

participation in psychoeducation specialist across the ministry

CPI Instructor

Virtual Interaction

Providing facility/ministry

community wide presentations focused on BH and Stigma

Participation in enterprise wide workgroups

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail]