Peer Support Specialist

Overview

Advanced Recovery Systems is an integrated behavioral healthcare management company dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance abuse, and mental health issues.  We put behavioral health front and center, providing assistance to people with substance abuse issues, addictions and mental health concerns.

With facilities in various regions of the U.S., we have been furthering this mission since our inception, applying our advanced approach to patient care.

Every facility in the Advanced Recovery Systems network strives to provide the highest quality of care, using evidence-based therapeutic models that really work. Our goal is to help men and women live healthy, happy lives without the burden of substance abuse or mental illness.

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Responsibilities

The Peer Support Specialist play a vital role in advancing Advanced Recovery Systems' mission by enriching care with their lived experience. They bridge the gap between clinical professionals and individuals receiving care, fostering trust and engagement. Collaborating with clinicians, medical providers, and case managers, they offer unique insights into the recovery process. Their contributions strengthen recovery-oriented care and improve outcomes by combining clinical expertise with relatable, personal experience.

CORE JOB DUTIES:

• Establish relationships with patients as peers to ensure that all new patients are oriented to the building and unit, so that they start the program with a good understanding of their environment.
• Ensure patients are being communicated with in a timely manner – in accordance with recovery plan.
• Ensure the patient is smoothly transferred between the different admitting functions, such as BHT & Nursing.
• Ensure that the patient is welcomed into a clean room with a made bed and has available towels, toiletries, and any other available items we have that they may need.
• Assisting clients with coaching and identifying strengths and personal resources to aid in their achievement of their recovery goals.
• Assist in managing Crisis Intervention and de-escalation techniques with patients.
• Use previous experience to mentor, monitor and motivate clients.
• Facilitate weekly Peer Support sessions for PHP patients and AA/NA meetings and coordinating outside commitments both onsite and offsite per patient level of care.
• Sharing and supporting the use of recovery tools and modeling successful recovery goals by managing AA/NA library inventory and reporting ordering needs.
• Rounding on Detox twice per shift (at a minimum) and Rounding on Residential at least 1x per day.
• Facilitate life skills groups twice weekly for Detox/Residential patients, utilizing approved curriculum.
• Maintain professional boundaries with patients and staff.

OTHER REQUIRED DUTIES:

• Assists in developing and coordinating monthly patient activities calendar (both onsite and offsite activities).
• Document in accordance with program requirements.
• Provide program information to prospective clients and families as needed.
• Maintain clear communications with supervisors and co-workers.
• Participate in staff meetings as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor(s).

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Credentials:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in a treatment setting, and/or Substance Abuse/Recovery agency preferred.
• Peer Support state certification in practicing state(s) required within one year.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Maintain strict confidentiality
• Understanding and implementing strategies that teach self-advocacy skills
• Mentoring
• Professional responsibility
• Capable of multi-tasking phone calls while entering information into multiple programs
• Effective communication
• Basic understanding of SUD and mental health principals

Advanced Recovery Systems is a national integrated behavior healthcare management company dedicated to treating addiction, substance abuse and mental health issues. 

The Company complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups based on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices/EEO

We are proud to be a drug-free workplace.

Salary : $24 - $27