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Recovery Peer Specialist

LIGHTSHARE BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS & RECOVERY
Sarasota, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/14/2025
 
Implementing peer recovery support for substance abuse within hospital settings can significantly enhance the overall care and outcomes for individuals with substance use disorders. Here are several ways in which peer recovery support can be integrated into hospital-based substance abuse treatment:

Peer Recovery Specialists in Emergency Departments:

Place trained peer recovery specialists in emergency departments to provide immediate support and connect individuals with substance use disorders to appropriate resources.

Trained individuals in recovery who serve as mentors and guides. They share their personal experiences and offer empathy and understanding. Peer support specialists often work in collaboration with professional treatment teams.

Recovery Coaching:

Offer one-on-one coaching to individuals in recovery.

Coaches help set and achieve goals, develop coping strategies, and navigate challenges in daily life.

Warm Handoffs:

Facilitate warm handoffs, where individuals are transitioned from medical care to peer recovery support seamlessly.

Peer recovery specialists can engage with patients right after medical interventions, helping them navigate the next steps in their recovery journey.

Peer Support:

Embed peer recovery specialists within inpatient units to provide support, share personal experiences, and assist in developing a post-discharge recovery plan.

Cultural Competency:

Ensure that peer support programs are culturally sensitive and inclusive.

Recognize and respect diverse backgrounds and perspectives within the recovery community.

Advocacy:

Empower individuals in recovery to advocate for themselves and others in accessing appropriate treatment and support services.

Raise awareness about the importance of recovery and reduce stigma associated with addiction.

Coordinated Care Planning:

Collaborate with peer recovery specialists during the care planning process, ensuring a holistic approach that addresses both medical and recovery needs.

Linkage to Community Resources:

Peer recovery specialists can help bridge the gap between hospital care and community-based resources, including outpatient treatment, mutual aid groups, and social services.

Peer Recovery in Maternity Wards:

Recognize the unique needs of pregnant individuals with substance use disorders and incorporate peer recovery support into maternity wards.

Establish a 24/7 helpline or support services staffed by peer recovery specialists to provide assistance and guidance during times of crisis.

Data Collection and Evaluation:

Implement systems to collect data on the effectiveness of peer recovery support in hospital settings.

Use feedback from patients and staff to continuously improve and refine the peer support program.

By integrating peer recovery support into hospitals, there is an opportunity to create a more compassionate and comprehensive approach to substance abuse treatment. Peer specialists can offer a unique perspective, foster a sense of hope, and play a vital role in connecting individuals with ongoing support after they leave the hospital.


CORE COMPETENCIES  

Demonstrates Dependability:  

• Arrives to work on time according to LIGHTSHARE BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS & RECOVERY policies. 

• Uses leave time according to LIGHTSHARE BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS & RECOVERY policies. 

• Completes documentation/paperwork and projects within deadlines. 

Demonstrates Flexibility & Initiative:  

• Assumes additional responsibilities and a willingness to assist colleagues. 

• Works different shifts when necessary. 

• Recommends program changes and improvements. 

Demonstrates Teamwork:  

• Maintains an overall work attitude of cooperation and professionalism in all interactions with agency staff and  community professionals. 

• Attends and participates in required staff meetings and agency-wide committees. 

• Receptive to direction and feedback from supervisor 

Demonstrates Professionalism: 

• Conducts self in a professional manner with colleagues, peers, and persons served. 

• Recognizes the rights of persons served; and will protect persons served privacy at all times by following Lightshare Behavioral Wellness & Recovery, State, and Federal mandated privacy procedures and regulations.  

• Adheres to Lightshare Behavioral Wellness & Recovery Code of Ethics at all times. 

• Complies with all agency policies and procedures, laws, and regulations under which Lightshare operates. 

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