Certified Peer Recovery Specialist

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

PHMC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.