- Utilize personal recovery experience to connect with and inspire individuals in the PHP.
- Provide one-on-one peer support, sharing coping strategies, and offering encouragement in the recovery process.
- Facilitate support groups and psychoeducational sessions, creating a safe and inclusive space for individuals to share experiences and learn from one another.
- Collaborate with the treatment team to develop and implement engaging group activities.
- Advocate for the rights and preferences of individuals in the PHP, ensuring their voices are heard in treatment planning and decision-making processes.
- Assist clients in navigating the mental health system and accessing community resources.
- Demonstrate recovery-oriented behaviors and attitudes, serving as a positive role model for clients and fostering a sense of hope and possibility.
- Share personal stories of recovery to inspire and motivate others.
- Work collaboratively with psychiatrists, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to contribute to individualized treatment plans.
- Participate in team meetings and collaborate on the development of peer-led initiatives.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records of peer support interactions and activities.
- Provide input for progress notes and collaborate with the treatment team for comprehensive care planning.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Lived experience with mental health challenges and recovery.
- Completion of a certified peer support training program is highly desirable.
- Strong communication and active listening skills.
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries and uphold ethical standards.
- Clean driving record and access to a reliable vehicle
- Simplify complex issues; breaking down big problems into smaller, manageable tasks, and identifying the key priorities that will have the biggest impact on the business.
- Delegateeffectively ; giving clear direction, setting expectations, and providing the necessary resources and support to help their teams succeed.
- Predictfuture trends and challenges ; staying up-to-date on industry developments, monitoring market trends, and seeking out new opportunities for growth and innovation.
- Systemizeprocesses ; identifying and eliminating inefficiencies, establishing clear workflows and procedures, and ensuring that everyone in the organization is aligned around the same goals.
- Structureorganization for growth ; defining clear roles and responsibilities, establishing a clear chain of command, and creating a culture of accountability and transparency.
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Peer Recovery Specialist - Richmond, United States - PRESTIGE HEALTHCARE RESOURCES INC
Description
Job Description
Job DescriptionOverview
Prestige Healthcare Resources Inc (PHRI) is seeking an experienced, pro-active, thoughtful team member who can make a substantial and valuable impact to the organization. We currently provide services to over 1,500 patients in two different states. We are in growth mode and looking to scale to providing care to over 10,000 patients in 5 different states over the next 3 years. Our focus is advocating and implementing an integrated care model approach to the underserved population undergoing behavioral health related issues.
Providing compassion and care isn't just our profession, it's our our culture. At Prestige, we care for the clients that we serve. We listen to them and provide the support they need to enable them to live comfortable and fulfilling lives. Our drive is to restore hope and healing to the community. We are looking for mission-driven individuals looking to make a difference.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Program Director, the Peer Specialist will bring a unique perspective to the delivery of mental health services. The Peer Specialist will use lived experience to inspire hope, promote recovery, and empower individuals participating in Prestige's Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP). The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to peer support principles and a passion for assisting others on their mental health journey.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Experience and Professional Qualifications
Leadership Competencies
Work Environment
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and fax machines.
Physical Demands
Position does involve local travel on a consistent basis.
Travel
Work authorization/security clearance (if applicable)
Prestige Healthcare Resources, Inc. requires that all employees be legally authorized to work in the United States. All employees must complete Form I-9 within three days of hire and will be entered into the federal E-Verify system.
EEO Statement
Prestige Healthcare Resources, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
