Recovery Coach & Peer Support Specialist

0090 Presbyterian System Services; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement/certification

Loan forgiveness program

Malpractice liability insurance

EPIC electronic charting system

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Peer Recovery Support Specialist to provide Recovery Coaching to patients with mental health and substance use disorders. You will engage individuals, guide their recovery journey, and work with the treatment team and family to support choices and goals.

The role emphasizes mentorship over sponsorship, leveraging lived recovery experience to model resilience, and coordinating with hospital staff, community resources, and discharge

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of community resources required.
• Must register for a Peer Certification class within six months of hire.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills required.
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and communicates with hospital staff, funders, and community partners as required.
• Creates reports and presentations as required.
• Works independently and with a multidisciplinary team to provide services and deliverables as required by PHS and/or funders.
• Engages patients in their recovery using Motivational Interviewing skills.
• Provides patient assessments.
• Provides Naloxone education in partnership with nursing and medical personnel.
• Identifies and provides community resources.
• Works with ancillary and community providers to ensure a seamless transition and continuity of care.
• Supports patients in connecting with community resources and appointments prior to discharge.
• Regularly contacts patients after discharge.
• Manages and maintains patient tracking and outcomes.
• Complies with hospital, funding, State, and Federal regulations.

Skills

Effective communication

Knowledge of community resources

Motivational Interviewing skills

Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, PP

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Peer Recovery Support Specialist to provide Recovery Coaching to patients with mental health and substance use disorders. You will engage individuals, guide their recovery journey, and work with the treatment team and family to support choices and goals.

The role emphasizes mentorship over sponsorship, leveraging lived recovery experience to model resilience, and coordinating with hospital staff, community resources, and discharge