Peer Support

Promote meaningful engagement in treatment and long-term recovery by modeling, educating, advocating, and encouraging those seeking sobriety during inpatient treatment.  Ensure adherence to all hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

****Peer Support certification required****

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Peer-Based Recovery Support:

• Offer recovery support, coaching, and encouragement.
• Build rapport through relationship building and active listening.
• Assist in developing community-supported recovery plans.

Administrative Support:

• Collaborate with CRS, clinical, and medical staff.
• Document recovery progress in EMR.
• Maintain patient closet inventory.

Community Engagement:

• Participate in patient leisure events and milieu activities.
• Facilitate small group activities (goal setting, discharge planning).

Patient Escort and Assistance:

• Escort patients to internal and external appointments.
• Coordinate transportation for off-site meetings.
• Monitor and support patients during meals.

Post-Discharge and Follow-Up:

• Conduct post-discharge callbacks to track recovery progress.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Attend de-escalation calls and organize on-site activities.
• Assist during doctor’s rounds and take vital signs.
• Support smoke breaks, isolation sessions, and transportation.
• Implement the Buddy Program and document group sessions.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Understanding of addiction recovery principles and methodologies.
• Proficiency in providing support to individuals in treatment.
• Ability to educate on recovery, relapse prevention, and coping strategies.
• Skill in modeling healthy behaviors and building therapeutic relationships.
• Knowledge of co-occurring mental health disorders and trauma-informed care.
• Competence in facilitating group therapy sessions.
• Adherence to hospital policies for quality assurance and safety.

Position Requirements:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience: One year in addiction treatment or mental healthcare preferred.

Peer Support certification necessary.

Schedule:

7am-3:30pm, plus every other weekend.