Peer Support Specialist, Psychiatry, Fulltime, First Shift

UCHealth-posted 2 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Cincinnati, OH
Hospitals
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The Certified Peer Recovery Supporter (PRS) provides services to individuals with mental health/substance use disorders. Under direct supervision, the Peer Recovery Supporter will function as a role model to peers pursuing recovery; exhibiting competency in personal recovery and use of coping skills; serve as an advocate, provide information about peer support in outpatient and inpatient settings. The Certified Peer Recovery Supporter performs a wide range of tasks to assist peers in regaining independence within the community and ownership over their own recovery process.

  • Engages in population appropriate communication.
  • Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks.
  • Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment.
  • Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient.
  • Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary.
  • Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems.
  • Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately.
  • Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from unique psychological needs or those associated with religious/cultural norms.
  • Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely.
  • Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.
  • Actively identify and support collaboration within the health system(s) of healthcare as well as community resources.
  • Actively engages supportive social networks available to individuals.
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across the health system(s) and in the community.
  • Link individuals to appropriate treatment and other professional resources.
  • Identify access barriers community resources and developing strategies to overcome those barriers.
  • Maintain timely reports and documentation.
  • Provide hope and encouragement to patients at varying levels of involvement in community-based activities.
  • Provide recovery education to individuals for every phase of the recovery journey.
  • Provide a model for people in recovery by demonstrating that recovery is possible.
  • Assist individuals to develop their own plan for recovery by identifying their personal interests, goals, and strengths regarding recovery.
  • Maintain contact by phone and/or e-mail with recovering person(s) before, during and after they leave the program.
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Certified in the State of Ohio (OHMHAS) as a Peer Recovery Supporter.
  • Lived experience of mental health and/or substance use disorders.
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