Peer Support Specialist-ABQ
About The Position
Peer Recovery Support Specialist will provide Recovery Coaching to patients struggling with mental health and substance use disorders. How you grow, learn and thrive matters here. Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses. Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED required
- Knowledge of community resources required.
- Register for and successfully obtain Peer Certification in accordance with standards set by the NM Behavioral Health Services Division’s Office of Peer Recovery and Engagement (OPRE) class within 6 months after hire.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Computer skills, familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
- Familiar with readiness assessment tools and SBIRT.
Nice To Haves
- Current NM drivers license is preferred
- Certified Narcan educator preferred
- Trained in Motivational Interviewing Skills preferred
- Previous experience working in hospital or ED setting preferred
- Experience working with confidential medical records and documentation preferred.
Responsibilities
- A Peer Recovery Support Specialist does not serve the role of sponsor, but models competency in resiliency and recovery and ongoing coping skills.
- Peer Recovery Support Specialists work closely with the patients treatment team and, when needed, works with patients family and community, as well.
- You may assist the patient in identifying personal and environmental obstacles to recovery, link the recovering person to the recovery community, and serve as a personal guide and mentor in the management of personal and family recovery.
- Coordinates and communicates with hospital staff, funders and community partners as required.
- Works independently and with a multidisciplinary team to provide services and deliverables as required by PHS and/or funders.
- Engages patient toward recovery using Motivational Interviewing Skills.
- Provides patient assessment(s).
- Provides Naloxone education in partnership with nursing and medical personnel.
- Identifies and provides community resources.
Benefits
- Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
- Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
- Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
- Malpractice liability insurance
- Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
- EPIC electronic charting system
- Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
