Peer Support Specialist
US-NM-Albuquerque
Careers (External)
Req #: 42319
Type: Full Time
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Overview: Join our team as a Peer Support Specialist! Presbyterian is hiring a Peer Recovery Support Specialist. As a Peer Recovery Support Specialist, you will provide Recovery Coaching to patients struggling with mental health and substance use disorders. They may assist the patient in identifying personal and environmental obstacles to recovery, link the recovering person to the recovery community, and serve as a personal guide and mentor in the management of personal and family recovery. A Peer Recovery Support Specialist does not serve the role of sponsor, but models competency in resiliency and recovery and ongoing coping skills. Peer Recovery Support Specialists work closely with the patients treatment team and, when needed, works with patients family and community, as well. How you belong matters here. We value our employees' differences and find strength in the diversity of our team and community. At Presbyterian, it's not just what we do that matters. It's how we do it - and it starts with our incredible team. From Information Technology to Food Services and beyond, our non-clinical employees make a meaningful impact on the healthcare provided to our patients and members. Why Join Us * Full-Time - Exempt: No * Job is based Presbyterian Kaseman * Work hours: Days * Benefits: We offer a wide range of benefits including medical, wellness program, vision, dental, paid time off, retirement and more for FT employees. Prefer Qualifications: Experience in recovery Coaching to patients struggling with mental health and substance use disorders. Responsibilities: * Education: High School Diploma/GED required * Knowledge of community resources required. * Registrar for Peer Certification class within 6 months after hire * Current NM drivers license is preferred * Certified Narcan educator preferred * Trained in Motivational Interviewing Skills preferred * Previous experience working in hospital or ED setting preferred * Experience working with confidential medical records and documentation preferred. * Effective written and verbal communication skills * Computer skills, familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point * Familiar with readiness assessment tools and SBIRT. Qualifications: * Education: High School Diploma/GED required * Knowledge of community resources required. * Registrar for Peer Certification class within 6 months after hire * Current NM drivers license is preferred * Certified Narcan educator preferred * Trained in Motivational Interviewing Skills preferred * Previous experience working in hospital or ED setting preferred * Experience working with confidential medical records and documentation preferred. * Effective written and verbal communication skills * Computer skills, familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point * Familiar with readiness assessment tools and SBIRT.
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