PHMC serves as both a direct service provider to individuals, families, and communities across the region and as an intermediary agent - managing large-scale contracts, government and philanthropic partnerships, and multidisciplinary initiatives that require operational sophistication, strategic leadership, and deep mission alignment.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
PHMC's Substance Abuse Partial Hospitalization Program is looking for a Peer Recovery Specialist to provide peer recovery support to program participants. Must be able to work evenings and Saturdays, and rotate coverage with other Peer Recovery Specialists.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Attend daily staff meetings and inform staff of any important participant information.
- Implement the recovery process for participants as defined by PHMC's Substance Abuse Partial Hospitalization program goals and philosophy.
- Provide continuity of care as defined by the treatment plan for each participant.
- Lead psycho-educational and self-help groups.
- Engage participant population by sharing personal story of recovery.
- Provide outreach at treatment facilities, on the streets, and in participants' homes in order to ensure engagement during and prior to entering treatment.
- Transport participants to initial intake, to and from the program, and for all necessary appointments.
- Take participants to community-based self-help meetings, such as AA and NA.
- Sit in with participants during recovery planning meetings as his/her advocate and resource.
- Assist with discharge planning and maintain contact with participants at least 2 weeks post-discharge.
- Re-engage participants on the streets and bring them back into treatment.
- Alert clinical team to any current or potential behavioral or health-related problems of participants.
- Meet or exceed program productivity requirements, including ensuring a daily census
requirements and new participant enrollment.
TREATMENT PLAN:
- Provide input to clinical team.
PROGRESS REPORT:
- Maintain continuous record of all contacts, events, and progress toward accomplishment of goals as stated in Treatment Plan.
- Record individual and group progress notes in the DAP format after each therapeutic activity.
- Complete reviews in compliance with state licensing and other program guidelines.
- Maintain charts that meet all standards.
QUALIFICATION:
- Certified Peer Specialist (CPS)
- High School Diploma or GED; some college is preferred.
- At least 1 year of experience working or volunteering with people with addiction and mental illness.
- Ability to establish trusting and therapeutic relationships.
- Commitment to recovery, choice, empowerment, and the ability of people with co-occurring disorders to find meaningful lives in the community
- Have a valid driver's license in good standing.
- Able to drive a large van
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