Peer Specialist

Brown University Health; Charlestown (RI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Une opportunité passionnante pour devenir Peer Recovery Specialist dans une équipe interdisciplinaire. Vous serez chargé de fournir un soutien et une coordination aux adultes ayant des besoins en santé comportementale. Ce rôle inclut l'activation du potentiel personnel des clients et le soutien à leur rétablissement à travers un engagement direct dans leur processus de récupération.

Qualifications

• Individus en rétablissement personnel depuis des conditions de santé mentale ou d'usage de substances.
• Capacité à obtenir une certification comme spécialiste de la récupération.
• Maintenir au moins 2 ans de sobriété.

Responsibilities

• Travailler avec des clients en dehors des soins et de l'usage de substances pour les soutenir.
• Faciliter le développement du bien-être et de la valeur personnelle.
• Agir en tant que modèle pour inspirer l'espoir auprès des clients.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Cultural sensitivity

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Summary

The Peer Recovery Specialist provides peer support and care coordination services to adults who have behavioral health needs (mental and substance use disorders). They are a member of a multi-disciplinary team designed to provide outreach, engagement, and system support. The function of the Peer Recovery Specialist is to serve as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator to clients, sharing personal experiences to help motivate them to seek treatment, prevent relapse, and promote long-term recovery.

Responsibilities

• Work with general outpatient and substance use disorder clients to support adults in their mental health and substance use challenges.
• Provide opportunities for individuals to direct their own recovery process.
• Coach and support the acquisition and use of skills needed to facilitate individual recovery.
• Assist clients in identifying personal strengths, abilities, needs, and in articulating recovery goals, advocating for themselves during treatment.
• Promote the use of natural resources and support systems within the community, accompanying clients to access services.
• Facilitate the development of wellness, self-worth, and personal control over life and recovery.
• Act as a role model to inspire hope, sharing life experiences and lessons learned as a person with lived experience.
• Model and mentor recovery processes and demonstrate coping skills.
• Assist in orientation for individuals new to mental health or co-occurring treatment.
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and competence in trauma-informed care relevant to individuals in recovery.
• Support clients in reconnecting with family, friends, and significant others, and in improving or eliminating unhealthy relationships.
• Co-facilitate meetings to nurture a peer support culture.
• Foster spiritual connections with faith-based organizations and participation in self-help and mutual support groups as requested.
• Adhere to policies and procedures for recovery-oriented treatment.
• Participate in supervision, team, department, and agency meetings.
• Maintain detailed, accurate, and timely documentation in medical records.
• Follow agency policies and standards for client rights and confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Information

Qualifications:

• Individuals in personal recovery from mental health and/or substance use conditions who have used related services.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to complete certification as a peer recovery specialist.
• Maintained at least 2 years of sobriety or absence of drug use.

Special Requirements:

• Be a self-identified current or former user of mental health or co-occurring services, able to relate to others who have not utilized those services.
• Communicate with supervisor about potential concerns.
• Proven proficiency in reading and writing.
• Attended relevant trainings on behavioral health, substance use, and chronic health conditions.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Valid driver's license and ability to use a car or other transportation during work hours.
• Ability to establish trusting relationships with peers.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Recognize early triggers and signs of relapse; willing to learn computer skills for recording services.

Supervisory Responsibility: None.

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: GHI-Charlestown-4705 Old Post Road, Charlestown, RI

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1

Union: Non-Union