Peer Support Specialist
US-NM-Espanola
Careers (External)
Req #: 46696
Type: Full Time
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Overview: Presbyterian is seeking a Peer Recovery Support Specialist. In this role, you will provide Recovery Coaching to patients struggling with mental health and substance use disorders. Recovery Coaching is a set of non-clinical activities based on shared lived experience that engage, educate, and support an individual to successfully recover from mental or substance use disorders. Peer Recovery Support Specialists act as a recovery and empowerment catalyst: guiding the recovery process and supporting individual recovery choices, goals, and decisions. 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. A Peer Recovery Support Specialist 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 Type of Opportunity: Full Time (1.0 FTE/40 hours) Work Schedule: 8 Hour Days We're all about well-being, starting with yours. Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more. How you grow, learn and thrive matters here. * Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities This position is eligible for the Northern New Mexico differential of $4.00 per hour. (This differential may be adjusted or discontinued based on business requirements.) Responsibilities: * Communicates and coordinates with hospital staff, funders, and community partners * Creates reports and presentations as needed * Works independently and collaboratively to deliver services aligned with funder and organization requirements * Uses motivational interviewing to engage patients in recovery * Conducts patient assessments * Provides Naloxone education alongside clinical staff * Connects patients with relevant community resources * Ensures smooth care transitions by working with outside providers * Assists patients in securing appointments before discharge * Maintains regular follow-up contact after discharge * Tracks patient progress and outcomes * Adheres to all relevant regulations and policies * Supports patients through peer mentorship based on personal recovery experience * Manages logistics including patient transportation and appointments * Fosters a supportive community through activities and collaboration * Identifies and links patients with long-term support services like housing, employment, and continuing care Qualifications: * High School Diploma/GED * 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 * Knowledge of community resources required * Effective written and verbal communication skills * Computer skills, familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point * Familiar with readiness assessment tools and SBIRT