FEP Peer Support Specialist

Brown Medicine • Pawtucket, RI

7d • $18 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

The Peer Recovery Specialist provides peer support and care coordination to adults with behavioral health needs, including mental health and substance use disorders. As a member of a multidisciplinary team, the specialist supports outreach, engagement, and navigation of service systems. Drawing on personal lived experience, the specialist serves as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator to encourage treatment participation, help prevent relapse, and promote long-term recovery.

Brown University Health employees are expected to model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence in their everyday interactions with patients, customers, and colleagues.

Requirements

• Personal recovery from a mental health and/or substance use condition and experience using services related to that recovery.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to complete peer recovery specialist certification.
• At least two years of sobriety or absence of drug use.
• Valid driver's license and use of a car during normal working hours, or another means of transportation to complete major job functions.
• Self-identify as a current or former user of mental health or co-occurring services and be able to relate to people who have not used those services.
• Communicate with a supervisor to identify potential situations or concerns.
• Demonstrated proficiency in reading and writing.
• Training on relevant topics such as behavioral health, substance use, and chronic health conditions.
• Ability to establish trusting relationships with peers.
• Ability to work independently and as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to recognize early triggers and signs of relapse.
• Ability to use a computer to record services, or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Work with assigned general outpatient and substance use disorder clients to support adults facing mental health and substance use challenges.
• Provide opportunities for individuals receiving services to direct their own recovery process.
• Coach and support individuals in acquiring and using skills that facilitate recovery.
• Help clients identify personal strengths, abilities, and needs; articulate recovery goals; and advocate for themselves during treatment.
• Promote the identification and use of natural resources and community support systems, accompanying clients when needed to access services.
• Help foster wellness, self-worth, and personal control over life and recovery.
• Serve as a recovery role model, sharing lived experiences and lessons to inspire hope.
• Model and mentor the recovery process and demonstrate coping skills.
• Assist with orientation for people new to mental health or co-occurring treatment.
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and competence in trauma-informed care relevant to individuals' needs.
• Support clients in connecting or reconnecting with family, friends, and significant others, and in improving or ending unhealthy relationships.
• Co-facilitate meetings that nurture a peer support culture.
• At clients' request, foster spiritual connections with faith-based organizations and/or participation in self-help and mutual support groups.
• Follow policies and procedures for recovery-oriented treatment.
• Participate in supervision, team conferences, departmental meetings, and agency meetings.
• Maintain detailed, accurate, and timely documentation in the medical record.
• Follow agency policies and standards regarding client rights and confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED