Recovery Support Specialist & Peer Coach

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Staff safety badge

Night/weekend shift differentials

Malpractice insurance

Loan forgiveness

EPIC charting system

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Albuquerque, NM, seeks a Peer Recovery Support Specialist to provide Recovery Coaching to patients with mental health and substance use disorders. You will engage with patients, coordinate with treatment teams, and help identify barriers and resources to support recovery.

The role emphasizes Motivational Interviewing, community connections, and ongoing post-discharge support, with a focus on empowering patients through shared experiences.

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 Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with readiness assessment tools and SBIRT.
• Current New Mexico driver's license preferred.
• Certified Narcan Educator preferred.
• Training in Motivational Interviewing skills preferred.
• Previous experience working in a hospital or ED setting preferred.
• Experience working with confidential medical records and documentation preferred.

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.
• Supports Patients: Uses personal experiences to develop meaningful and trusting relationships with patients while serving as a mentor. As someone who has successfully managed their own recovery, the Peer Recovery Support Specialist provides patients with an example of what they can strive for in their own recovery.
• Coordinates Patient Logistics: Supports the facility by coordinating patient arrival and departure logistics, including arranging transportation, managing follow-up appointments, and working with facility administrators and discharge staff.
• Builds Community: Helps build a supportive community for both patients and staff that is conducive to patient growth and recovery. May assist with creating and implementing social activities and fostering a positive environment for everyone.
• Identifies Resources: Connects patients with community organizations and resources that provide additional support, particularly as they transition from recovery back into the community. Resources may include continued healthcare, housing, employment assistance, additional treatment services, and support reconnecting with friends, family, and the broader community.

Skills

Knowledge of community resources

Effective written and verbal comms

Basic computer skills

Motivational Interviewing

SBIRT familiarity

Readiness assessment tools

Driver's license

Narcan education

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Peer Certification training

Narcan Educator certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Albuquerque, NM, seeks a Peer Recovery Support Specialist to provide Recovery Coaching to patients with mental health and substance use disorders. You will engage with patients, coordinate with treatment teams, and help identify barriers and resources to support recovery.

The role emphasizes Motivational Interviewing, community connections, and ongoing post-discharge support, with a focus on empowering patients through shared experiences.