OverviewPresbyterian 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 wellType of Opportunity: Full Time (1.0 FTE/40 hours)
Work Schedule: 8 Hour DaysWe'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.)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

ResponsibilitiesCommunicates and coordinates with hospital staff, funders, and community partnersCreates reports and presentations as neededWorks independently and collaboratively to deliver services aligned with funder and organization requirementsUses motivational interviewing to engage patients in recoveryConducts patient assessmentsProvides Naloxone education alongside clinical staffConnects patients with relevant community resourcesEnsures smooth care transitions by working with outside providersAssists patients in securing appointments before dischargeMaintains regular follow-up contact after dischargeTracks patient progress and outcomesAdheres to all relevant regulations and policiesSupports patients through peer mentorship based on personal recovery experienceManages logistics including patient transportation and appointmentsFosters a supportive community through activities and collaborationIdentifies and links patients with long-term support services like housing, employment, and continuing careBenefitsWe'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.About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.Our health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.Maximum Offer for this position is up toUSD $23.99/Hr.Compensation DisclaimerThe compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

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