Peer Recovery Support Specialist

BOONE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC • Madison, WV

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Be the connection. Be the hope. Be the support. Boone Memorial Health is seeking a compassionate and motivated Peer Recovery Support Specialist to join our Emergency Department team. This role provides non-clinical, peer-based support to individuals at high risk for alcohol or drug dependency, helping them begin and sustain a path toward recovery. As someone with lived recovery experience, you will play a critical role in offering understanding, encouragement, and real-world guidance to patients and families during vulnerable moments. This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about helping others, values teamwork, and wants to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals seeking recovery.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to connect with patients, families, and healthcare professionals
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to problem-solve, remain patient, and demonstrate tact in sensitive situations
• Comfort working with people from all social, economic, and cultural backgrounds
• Basic computer skills and ability to complete documentation accurately
• Willingness to learn, grow, and adapt in a healthcare environment
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with physicians, nurses, social workers, and community agencies
• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum of three years of demonstrated personal recovery and sustained abstinence from alcohol and/or drug use

Responsibilities

• Provide brief interventions to patients who screen positive for alcohol and/or drug use
• Engage patients using motivational interviewing and recovery-oriented communication techniques
• Identify patient history, readiness for change, and need for community support services
• Work closely with Emergency Department staff and case management to coordinate care
• Assist patients and families in understanding and accessing community resources
• Help secure treatment appointments and assist with transportation coordination
• Serve as a peer support during hospitalization and post-discharge, as appropriate
• Provide follow-up phone outreach to support continued engagement in recovery services
• Share coping strategies, self-help techniques, and recovery resources
• Verify patient follow-through with treatment appointments and conduct follow-up when appointments are missed
• Complete required documentation, reports, and productivity requirements
• Participate in required trainings, meetings, and ongoing professional development
• Act as a recovery resource to clinical team members
• Demonstrate required competencies within the first 90 days and meet performance expectations

Benefits

• Mission-driven organization serving our local community
• Collaborative, supportive care environment
• Opportunity to make a direct and meaningful impact in recovery and behavioral health
• Training and professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

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