Peer Recovery Supporter

The Ohio State University

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The role of a Peer Recovery Supporter (PRS) is to support patients with and in recovery from a substance use disorder (SUD). PRSs serve as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator for patients with SUD to order help them engage in necessary treatment, promote long-term recovery, and prevent relapse.

The PRS will listen to patients and share personal experience to provide insight on barriers to recovery, identify solutions, and provide hope and address shame and stigma. Encourage patients in their treatment journey and share medically accurate information. Work with patient to identify recovery needs, set goals, anticipate barriers, and develop resilience skills. Act as an advocate for the patient to address all medical and behavioral health needs. Meet with family and friends of the patient, with permission, to answer questions, talk about the process of treatment & recovery, and dispel myths. PRSs will work closely with other healthcare professionals to monitor progress, identify concerns, and provide holistic and culturally competent care. In addition, PRS will cultivate knowledge of local addiction resources, and engage in community outreach with other agencies that serve individuals in recovery who may be interested in treatment services from OSUWMC. PRS may be available to talk with patients after discharge to ensure appropriate follow-up care.

Requirements

• Peer Recovery Supporter (PRS) Certification from OMHAS
• Identify as a person in recovery
• High School education or equivalent
• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Current Basic Life Support Certification
• Complete Computer Based Learning (CBLs) annually
• Maintain annual competencies as outlined by OSUMC
• Maintain CEUs for PRS Certification

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of 1 year relevant experience
• Working knowledge of different pathways to recovery and social systems including evidence-based practices
• Active listening skills to ask questions and reflect
• Knowledge of local resources to aid patient in ongoing recovery
• Experience in peer recovery services, addiction services, social services
• Experience with electronic health records

Responsibilities

• Listen to patients and share personal experience to provide insight on barriers to recovery
• Identify solutions, and provide hope and address shame and stigma
• Encourage patients in their treatment journey and share medically accurate information
• Work with patient to identify recovery needs, set goals, anticipate barriers, and develop resilience skills
• Act as an advocate for the patient to address all medical and behavioral health needs
• Meet with family and friends of the patient, with permission, to answer questions, talk about the process of treatment & recovery, and dispel myths
• Work closely with other healthcare professionals to monitor progress, identify concerns, and provide holistic and culturally competent care
• Cultivate knowledge of local addiction resources
• Engage in community outreach with other agencies that serve individuals in recovery who may be interested in treatment services from OSUWMC
• Be available to talk with patients after discharge to ensure appropriate follow-up care

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees