Peer Recovery Support Specialist I

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

The Peer Recovery Support Specialist I provides peer recovery support services to patients enrolled in substance use disorder (SUD) and/or mental health services at the inpatient, residential and/or outpatient program level. The recovery support services include educational groups, coaching, engagement, transportation, supervision, patient advocacy, and coordination of needed patient services that promote recovery, resiliency, and self-sufficiency.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or above.
• Class C License or Class B license (if required by job assignment).
• Computer literate.
• Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification (PSSC).
• Minimum 1 years' experience in behavioral healthcare and/or providing peer support services.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient orientation for new patients to include unit tour, issuing of patient handbook, group schedule, and linens.
• Assist in completion of data entry into Avatar for admissions and discharges as assigned.
• Supervise and monitor patient activities to account for patient’s whereabouts at all times to include documented patient census count throughout the overnight hours (inpatient and residential units).
• Conduct body and property searches of patients in accordance with the search policy and procedure and maintain annual certification in these procedures.
• Perform UA testing of patients, in accordance with the UA testing policy and procedure, and maintain annual certification in these procedures.
• Perform medication call (Inpatient and Residential units).
• Assist in daily cleanliness of the unit by overseeing and ensuring patients clean up after themselves (i.e., after meals, group rooms, bedrooms, and bathrooms).
• Assist treatment team with the integration and coordination of health services across mental health, SUD, housing, and primary medical care.
• Encourage patient engagement and self-management to promote wellness and recovery.
• Educate and equip patients with tools or strategies to cope more effectively, problem solve and manage their behavioral health needs.
• Assist the patient in identifying and building on their strengths and resiliencies.
• Assist patients in developing community living skills and utilizing community resources by discussing common transition experiences and walking through new activities to assist them in their recovery process.
• Attend assigned trainings, required staff meetings, and be responsible for continuing education and professional development as part of a commitment to provide quality services.
• Communicate effectively with other staff members regarding patient behavior, progress, activities, etc.
• Conduct self in a professional manner in areas of dress, language, attitude, and behavior.
• Exhibit knowledge and support of the philosophy and objectives of the agency.
• Conduct alarm checks during shift change (inpatient and residential units).
• Provide patient escort and transportation services to and from activities and events and during such activities as needed.
• Provide ongoing recovery support guidance in such areas as 12 steps, housing, vocational training, employment and other relevant community services.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with agency policy and procedures and Federal laws.
• Encourage patients to develop independent behavior that is based on choice rather than compliance.
• Demonstrate consistency by supporting patients during ordinary and extraordinary times.
• Assist patients in combatting negative self-talk, overcome fears, and learn how to problem solve.
• Act as a role model for wellness and recovery and provide peer support that is mutual and respectful.
• Understand and abide by code of ethics and patient rights.
• Share personal recovery story in a manner that promotes recovery, instills hope, and is a benefit to those served while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries per employee handbook.
• Administer waived tests (urine pregnancy test, blood glucose test, breath alcohol tester, UA drug screen, hemoglobin [HbA1c], COVID 19 and flu A+B tests, and fentanyl urine screen) to patients and maintain annual waived testing requirements/trainings as required.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED