Peer Recovery Support Specialist Adult Behavioral Health Unit St. Rita's Medical Center

Lima, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Work Shift:

Days/Afternoons (United States of America)

Mercy Health

Intro paragraph

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion collaboration excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion human dignity integrity service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Peer Recovery Support Specialist St. Ritas Medical Center

Job Summary:

The Peer Recovery Specialist provides direct patient care under the supervision of a designated healthcare professional in accordance with federal state and local regulations and within policies procedures and guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH).

Essential Functions:

Facilitates individual and/or support groups (within scope) and may participate in family meetings and treatment team meetings.
Provides post-discharge follow-up along with community resource knowledge and navigation.
Delivers overdose prevention and education on Naloxone utilization.
Participates in continued education and in-service training.

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 job-related duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education:

High School Diploma/GED (required)

Licensing & Certifications:

Certified Peer Specialist per state guidelines (required)
National Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (preferred)

Experience:

1 year in healthcare social services or human services setting (required)

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate youre part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs every step of the way.

What we offer
Competitive pay incentives referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical dental vision prescription coverage HAS/FSA options life insurance mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off parental and FMLA leave short- and long-term disability backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

Social Work - ER BH - St. Ritas Medical Center

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(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 .

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