Peer Support Specialist

Presbyterian is hiring a Peer Recovery Support Specialist. As a Peer Recovery Support Specialist, you will provide Recovery Coaching to patients struggling with mental health and substance use disorders.

They 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.

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.

This is a Full Time position- Exempt: No
• Job is based at Presbyterian Kaseman - 8120
• Work hours: Days
• Benefits: We offer a wide range of benefits including medical, wellness program, vision, dental, paid time off, retirement and more for FT employees.

• Education: High School Diploma/GED required
• Knowledge of community resources required.
• Register for Peer Certification class within 6 months after hire
• 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.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Computer skills, familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Familiar with readiness assessment tools and SBIRT.

• 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.
• Works with ancillary/community providers to ensure seamless transition for continuity of care.
• Supports patient in linkage with community appointment prior to discharge.
• Regularly contacts patient after discharge.
• Manages and maintains patient tracking and outcomes.
• Complies with hospital, funding, State and Federal regulations.
• Support Patients, first and foremost uses their personal experiences to develop meaningful and trusting relationships with patients, acting as a mentor. As someone who successfully managed their own recovery, the Peer Recovery Support Specialist provides patients an example of what they can strive for in their recovery.
• Coordinate Patient Logistics, in order to support the facility, handles some logistics of patient arrival and departure; includes arranging transportation for the patient, managing follow-up appointments, and working with facility administrators and discharge staff members.
• Build Community, works to build a community of both patients and staff that is supportive and conducive to patient growth and recovery. May assist in the creation and implementation of social activities and help create a positive environment for everyone.
• Identify Resources for patients; link up with various community organizations and resources to provide additional support for patients, particularly as they transition from recovery back into the general community. Can include continued healthcare, housing, job assistance, and additional treatment services as well as support in the task of finding or re-integrating with friends, family, and outside communities.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, and optional voluntary benefits.

The Employee Wellness Rewards Program encourages staff to engage in health-enhancing activities-like challenges, webinars, and screenings-with opportunities to earn gift cards and other incentives.

As a mission-driven organization, Presbyterian is deeply committed to improving community health across New Mexico through initiatives like growers' markets and local partnerships.

Founded in 1908, Presbyterian is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system with nine hospitals, a statewide health plan, and a growing multi-specialty medical group. With nearly 14,000 employees, it is the largest private employer in the state, serving over 580,000 health plan members through Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and Commercial plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.