Peer Recovery Support Specialist, PRSS (CCBHC) - Assertive Community Treatment

Family & Children's Services; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Family & Children’s Services in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Peer Recovery Support Specialist to provide community-based support to individuals recovering from mental illness.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, applying recovery-oriented practices, assisting with assessments, and linking clients to necessary resources and services.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Personal recovery experience as a Mental Health service recipient.
• PRSS certification or ODMH Case Management I certification within 90 days.
• Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Maintain core ACT principles and reflect high fidelity in clinical practices.
• Attend daily meetings and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Provide routine medication delivery and support to clients in the community.
• Promote wellness education and connect clients to community resources.
• Assist with initial and ongoing clinical assessments within scope of practice.
• Evaluate high-risk clients and follow safety protocols as required.
• Utilize agency cell phone and stay responsive during scheduled hours.
• Travel using personal vehicle for community-based work as needed.
• Engage with clients in challenging life circumstances with flexibility.
• Coordinate with housing providers, hospital staff, shelter staff, and law enforcement.

Skills

Personal recovery experience

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

PRSS certification

Case Management I certification (ODM H)

Job description

POPULATION SERVED: ACT Teams provide intensive, community-based services to individuals with severe mental illness. Individuals served by ACT Teams often have complex mental health needs, including acute psychosis, histories of complex trauma, and co-occurring substance use disorders. As such, these individuals experience very high behavioral health and physical health risks, which have not been successfully addressed by traditional forms of outpatient treatment. The primary function of ACT Teams is to help reduce unnecessary hospitalizations and incarcerations, by providing individuals the resources essential to thrive and maintain independence in their natural environment.

Position Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain a strong working knowledge of the core ACT principles and ensure clinical practices reflect a high standard of model fidelity.
• Attend and participate in daily organizational meetings and weekly treatment team meetings with multi-disciplinary team, utilizing a team approach in working with ACT clients.
• Provide routine medication delivery and support to clients in community.
• Promote healthy lifestyles, including general wellness education and information specific to chronic medical conditions.
• Have good working knowledge of community resources for basic needs such as food, shelter, and clothing. Refer and link ACT clients as needed.
• Within scope of practice, assist interdisciplinary team with the completion of ACT initial comprehensive assessments and ongoing clinical assessments.
• Within scope of practice, provide assessment for high-risk clients and when appropriate follow agency-established protocols for ensuring client safety.
• Utilize agency issued cell phone during work hours for ACT work. Staff are expected to be responsive to cell calls and agency approved electronic communication, when scheduled to work.
• Have reliable transportation and be willing to utilize personal vehicle for community-based work, which may include transporting clients when appropriate.
• Demonstrate comfort and flexibility while working with clients in difficult life circumstances, which may include individuals, who are homeless or living in substandard conditions.
• Coordinate with community partners to ensure continuity of care and advocate for client needs. Example of community partners include: housing providers, inpatient hospital staff, shelter staff, and law enforcement.
• Must have a strong commitment to the rights and ability of each person with a severe and persistent mental illness. Skills to establish supportive, trusting relationships and respect for client preferences in treatment are essential.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Peer Recovery Support Specialists are required to have a High School diploma or equivalent. In addition, candidates must have personal experience as a recipient of mental health services and be active in recovery from mental illness or substance use. Candidates are expected to utilize expertise gained from personal recovery to assist clients in their own path of recovery. Candidates must have PRSS certification or obtain PRSS and Case Management I certification from ODMH within first 90 days of employment. Must have a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record; use of personal automobile will be required for travel to locations outside of primary office.

SAFETY SENSITIVE JOB CLASSIFICATION:

This job is classified as a “safety-sensitive” position as defined by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act. Due to the “safety-sensitive” classification, an employee in this position would be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included in the drug panel screening. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not excuse you from the testing process or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana per the Family & Children’s Services Drug Free Workplace Policy, including possible revocation of a job offer or dismissal from employment.