Peer Recovery Support Specialist - CrisisCare Center

Family & Children's Services Career Center • Tulsa, OK

1d • $19

About The Position

Work in partnership with others as part of a structured inter-disciplinary team, within in a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center (CCBHC) model. Under immediate to general supervision, the Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) provides peer support services in a culturally sensitive way; serves as an advocate; provides information and peer support for consumers in emergency, outpatient or inpatient settings. The PRSS performs a wide range of tasks to assist consumers in regaining control of their lives and recovery processes. The PRSS will possess the skills to maintain a high level of professionalism, ethics, and interactions with all ODMHSAS stakeholders. Demonstrates knowledge of co-occurring disorders and appropriate interventions. Services are predominantly delivered to an adult population who carry a serious mental illness, substance abuse, co-occurring and/or medically co-morbid diagnosis. Position Specific Duties and Responsibilities (CrisisCare Center C2) : Use expertise in lived experience to assist in client care. Assist with de-escalation. Continually re-evaluate de-escalation processes through the lens of a consumer with lived experience. Provide feedback to leadership on ways to improve de-escalation techniques used on the unit. Engage with consumers by sharing stories of hope, recovery, and self-care. Provide an environment of hospitality, through consistent engagement with consumers, by assisting with needs and requests.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum one-year participation in local or national consumer advocacy or knowledge in the area of mental health recovery.
• Peer Recovery Support Services (if you do not already have, you will obtain after hire)
• Case Manager I Certification (to be completed within 60 days of eligibility)
• Wellness Coach Certification (if you do not already have, you will obtain after hire)
• Valid Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record (required for travel and client transportation)

Nice To Haves

• Preference may be given to applicants who are current or former consumers of mental health services.

Responsibilities

• Use expertise in lived experience to assist in client care.
• Assist with de-escalation.
• Continually re-evaluate de-escalation processes through the lens of a consumer with lived experience.
• Provide feedback to leadership on ways to improve de-escalation techniques used on the unit.
• Engage with consumers by sharing stories of hope, recovery, and self-care.
• Provide an environment of hospitality, through consistent engagement with consumers, by assisting with needs and requests.

What This Job Offers

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