Peer Recovery Specialist - Full Time - Behavioral Health

Hackensack Meridian Health•Montgomery, NJ

3d•$23

About The Position

The Peer Recovery Specialist assists in providing Behavioral Health Services to clients and families, serving as a role model and mentor in the recovery process. The position is based at Carrier, with services also provided at other network hospitals. Services may be delivered face-to-face onsite or in the community, by telephone or video, or through telehealth.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or GED-equivalent program.
At least 1 year of experience in the substance use and/or mental health field.
Peer specialist/provider training.
Personal lived experience with substance use and/or mental health recovery.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
National Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (NCPRSS) and/or Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS).
Valid driver's license from a U.S. state.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree or higher in psychiatric rehabilitation, wellness coaching, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Assist clients in choosing, obtaining, and maintaining wellness and healthy lifestyle goals, and developing self-management skills.
Compile and share self-help, wellness recovery, and healthy lifestyle resources for clients, families, and team members; use self-disclosure selectively to inspire, support, and motivate others.
Assist with scheduling integrated health care appointments and provide assistance and advocacy at appointments and with follow-up needs.
Teach and assist clients, families, and significant others based on client needs.
Assist in developing and facilitating individual and group wellness and recovery activities.
Assess crisis situations, intervene as necessary, and inform the supervisor and other team members about crises.
Serve as a mentor and role model.
Participate as a treatment team member and collaborate from a peer provider perspective.
Provide individualized services through in-person contact onsite or in the community, telephone or video contact, or telehealth.
Attend scheduled supervision with an agenda and follow through on agreed-upon recommendations.
Collaborate with other providers to identify and monitor integrated health care needs and outcomes.
Participate in the Plan Do Check Act process.
Follow clinical documentation policies and complete documentation within required timeframes.
Ensure judgment and decision-making follow professional guidelines and the code of ethics, using available resources collaboratively.
Follow HIPAA standards and maintain client confidentiality.
Attend training and ongoing staff development opportunities to enhance skills.
Adhere to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Perform other assigned duties and projects.