Peer Recovery Support Specialist I - SUD

Tarzana Treatment Centers•Los Angeles, CA

6d•$28 - $31

About The Position

The Peer Recovery Support Specialist I provides peer recovery support services to patients enrolled in substance use disorder and/or mental health services at inpatient, residential, and/or outpatient program levels. Services include educational groups, coaching, engagement, transportation, supervision, patient advocacy, and coordination of needed services that promote recovery, resiliency, and self-sufficiency. The position is based in a residential/inpatient setting and is scheduled for 12 hours per day, 3 days per week. The role also involves supporting patients' day-to-day activities, safety, health-service coordination, recovery goals, and transition to community living, while maintaining confidentiality, professional boundaries, and compliance with agency policies and patient rights.

Requirements

High school diploma or above.
Class C license, or Class B license if required by the job assignment.
Computer literacy.
Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification (PSSC).
At least 1 year of experience in behavioral healthcare and/or providing peer support services.

Responsibilities

Orient new patients by providing a unit tour, patient handbook, group schedule, and linens.
Assist with data entry for admissions and discharges in Avatar as assigned.
Supervise and monitor patient activities and whereabouts, including documenting patient census counts overnight in inpatient and residential units.
Conduct patient body and property searches according to policy and maintain annual certification in these procedures.
Perform urine analysis testing according to policy and maintain annual certification.
Perform medication calls in inpatient and residential units.
Support daily unit cleanliness by ensuring patients clean up after meals and in group rooms, bedrooms, and bathrooms.
Assist the treatment team with integrating and coordinating health services across mental health, substance use disorder, housing, and primary medical care.
Encourage patient engagement and self-management to promote wellness and recovery.
Educate and equip patients with tools and strategies for coping, problem-solving, and managing behavioral health needs.
Help patients identify and build on their strengths and resiliencies.
Help patients develop community living skills and use community resources by discussing transitions and supporting them as they try new activities.
Attend assigned trainings and required staff meetings, and participate in continuing education and professional development.
Communicate effectively with staff about patient behavior, progress, and activities.
Maintain professional dress, language, attitude, and behavior.
Demonstrate knowledge of and support for the agency's philosophy and objectives.
Conduct alarm checks during shift change in inpatient and residential units.
Escort and transport patients to and from activities and events, and provide assistance during activities as needed.
Provide ongoing recovery guidance on topics such as 12-step programs, housing, vocational training, employment, and relevant community services.
Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with agency policy and federal law.
Encourage patients to develop independent behavior based on choice rather than compliance.
Provide consistent support to patients during ordinary and extraordinary circumstances.
Help patients address negative self-talk and fears and develop problem-solving skills.
Model wellness and recovery and provide mutual, respectful peer support.
Follow the code of ethics and uphold patient rights.
Share a personal recovery story in a way that promotes recovery and hope, benefits patients, and maintains appropriate professional boundaries.
Administer waived tests, including urine pregnancy, blood glucose, breath alcohol, urine drug screen, hemoglobin A1c, COVID-19, influenza A+B, and fentanyl urine tests, and maintain required annual training.