Peer Support Specialist

Peer Support Specialist

Las Vegas Recovery Hospital

Las Vegas Recovery Hospital is a premier drug and alcohol acute care facility dedicated to supporting individuals on their path to recovery. We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Peer Support Specialist to promote meaningful engagement in treatment and support long-term recovery by modeling, educating, advocating, and encouraging individuals during inpatient care. This role ensures adherence to all hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Peer-Based Recovery Support

• Provide recovery-oriented support, coaching, and encouragement to patients during inpatient treatment
• Build rapport through active listening and therapeutic relationship-building
• Assist patients in developing individualized, community-supported recovery plans

Administrative and Clinical Support

• Collaborate closely with Certified Recovery Specialists (CRS), clinical, and medical staff
• Accurately document recovery progress and interactions in the EMR system
• Maintain and manage patient closet inventory

Community Engagement and Milieu Support

• Participate in and support patient leisure activities and therapeutic milieu events
• Facilitate small group sessions focused on goal setting, discharge planning, and recovery skills

Patient Escort and Assistance

• Escort patients to internal and external appointments as needed
• Coordinate transportation for off-site meetings and services
• Monitor and support patients during meals

Post-Discharge and Follow-Up

• Conduct post-discharge follow-up calls to support continuity of care and track recovery progress

Additional Responsibilities

• Respond to de-escalation calls and assist in organizing on-site activities
• Support physician rounds, including assisting with vital signs when needed
• Assist with smoke breaks, isolation sessions, and patient transportation
• Implement the Buddy Program and document group and support sessions

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of addiction recovery principles and evidence-based methodologies
• Ability to provide peer-based support to individuals in treatment
• Knowledge of relapse prevention strategies and coping skills education
• Ability to model healthy behaviors and maintain therapeutic boundaries
• Understanding of co-occurring mental health disorders and trauma-informed care
• Experience facilitating group sessions in a treatment setting
• Commitment to quality, safety, and compliance with hospital policies

Position Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience: Minimum of one year of experience in addiction treatment or mental health preferred
• Certification: Peer Support Certification required

Schedule:

1pm-9pm with an every other weekend

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person