BHI Peer Recovery Support Specialist St. Elizabeth Hospital

Mercy Health; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is looking for a Peer Recovery Specialist to support patients through direct care and community resource navigation. This role involves facilitating support groups, providing educational resources, and ensuring patients receive the necessary follow-up care. The ideal candidate will have experience in healthcare or social services, along with certification as a Peer Specialist. Join a collaborative team dedicated to improving patient outcomes and addressing social determinants of health in a dynamic environment. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance with AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• 1 year in healthcare or social services required.
• Certified Peer Specialist as per state guidelines required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

De-escalation

Motivational interviewing

Patient Centered care

Technology proficiency

Documentation

Collaboration with community organizations

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

S cheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Days/Afternoons (United States of America)

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 P eer S pecialist per s tate guidelines (required)

National C ertified P eer R ecovery S pecialist (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

Skill s

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

C PI Instructor

Virtual Interaction

Providing facility/ministry

community wide presentations focused on BH and Stigma

Participation in enterprise wide workgroups

MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.

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.

Department:

BH Outpatient Grants - St. Elizabeth

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, a ll 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 Employer, 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] .