BHI Peer Recovery Support Specialist St. Elizabeth Hospital
BHI Peer Recovery Support Specialist St. Elizabeth Hospital
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Job Description
Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Work Shift:
Days/Afternoons (United States of America)Full time 40 hrs. GRANT FUNDED
Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Peer Recovery Specialist provides direct patient care under the guidance of a designated healthcare professional in accordance with federal state and local regulations and within policies procedures and guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health.
Essential Job Functions
Facilitates individual and/or support groups (within scope). May participate in family meetings and treatment team meetings.
Provides postdischarge follow up; documents in the medical record on patient progress and goal setting.
Community resource knowledge and navigation; particularly in the area of housing vocational food insecurities transportation etc.
Provides overdose prevention and education on Naloxone utilization
Provides linkage and referral to appropriate community services and resources.
May provide social determinants of health (SDOH) and substance use disorder (SUD) screenings.
Successfully participates to complete BSMH and departmental specific training as
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other jobrelated duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.
Licensing/Certification
Certified Peer Specialist per state guidelines (required)
National Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (preferred)
Education
High School Diploma/GED (required)
Work Experience
1 year in healthcare social or human services setting (required)
Training
None
Language
None
Patient Population
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
Working Conditions
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
Longdistance or air travel as needed not to exceed 10% travel.
General office environment.
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*
May be required to use physical restraints.
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*
May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold hot dust wind etc.
May have periods of constant interruptions.
Required to car travel to offsite locations occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
Prolonged periods of working alone.
* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions use personal protective equipment and devices and learn the policies concerning infection control.
Physical Requirements
Hazards
Depth perception
Use of Latex products
Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Exposure to dust/fumes
Exposure to potential electrical shock
Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy
Exposure to high pitched noises
Gaseous risk exposure
Skills
Deescalation
physical interventions
debriefing
Motivational interviewing
Patient Centered care
Care planning
performing safety checks and constant observer
working within an interdisciplinary team
Collaboration with community organizations
Technology proficiency
Documentation
participation in psychoeducation specialist across the ministry
CPI Instructor
Virtual Interaction
Providing facility/ministry
community wide presentations focused on BH and Stigma
Participation in enterprise wide workgroups
MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
- Comprehensive affordable medical dental and vision plans
- Prescription drug coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance w/AD&D
- Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance
- And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.
Department:
BH Outpatient Grants St. ElizabethIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 601.4(a) 60300.5(a) and 60741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
