Hourly Pooled - Family Medicine Residency Programs Casper - Peer Recovery Specialist

University of Wyoming • Casper, WY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Peer Recovery Specialist (PRS) provides peer support services to patients with substance use disorders and mental illness. Utilizing their recovery experience, the PRS will educate, and role model the values of every individual’s recovery experience. Educates and role models effective coping techniques and self-help strategies. Assist patients in developing goals for their recovery. Provide interventions to assist the client with reaching their recovery goals. Assist patients in developing recovery plans; by collaborating with the integrated care team at UW Family Practice, utilizing the patient’s strengths, identifying community resources, and incorporating the patient’s support system. Helps the patient in arranging medical appointments, psychiatric appointments, therapy sessions, support groups, and other resources to aid the client in their recovery. Liaison between family members and members of the integrated team at UW Family Practice. Assists peers in navigation of the mental health system, referral to various county agencies, community mental health organizations, accessing benefits, personal medical services, social and recreational opportunities, special events, conferences, workshops, and training. Attends training and staff meetings as required and performs related work as assigned.

Requirements

• Certified Peer Specialist OR employment commitment to become a Certified Peer Specialist (recognized by Recover Wyoming)
• High school diploma or equivalent
• A personal lived experience with substance use disorder and/or mental health experience

Responsibilities

• Educating and role modeling effective coping techniques and self-help strategies.
• Assisting patients in developing goals for their recovery.
• Providing interventions to assist the client with reaching their recovery goals.
• Assisting patients in developing recovery plans; by collaborating with the integrated care team at UW Family Practice, utilizing the patient’s strengths, identifying community resources, and incorporating the patient’s support system.
• Helping the patient in arranging medical appointments, psychiatric appointments, therapy sessions, support groups, and other resources to aid the client in their recovery.
• Acting as a liaison between family members and members of the integrated team at UW Family Practice.
• Assisting peers in navigation of the mental health system, referral to various county agencies, community mental health organizations, accessing benefits, personal medical services, social and recreational opportunities, special events, conferences, workshops, and training.
• Attending training and staff meetings as required and performs related work as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED