Peer Recovery Support Specialist Job at Great Salt Plains Health Center, Enid, OK

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  • Great Salt Plains Health Center
  • Enid, OK

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) fulfills a unique role in the support and recovery from mental illness and substance abuse disorders. A PRSS is a person in recovery from a mental illness and/or substance abuse disorder, who has been trained to work with others on his/her individual road to recovery. This training incorporates the PRSS’s recovery experience as a means of inspiring hope in those they serve, as well as being a positive role model to others. A PRSS works in collaboration with the people we serve as well as clinical staff in the best interests of the individual's recovery process. There are many positive roles that a PRSS can fulfill in an organization based on their individual skills, experience, education, and desires. Peer Recovery Support Specialists offer the advantage of lived experience from serious mental illness and/or substance abuse. They know the journey to recovery is real and attainable, because they have traveled the path.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • PRSS certification preferred.
  • GED or High School Diploma.
  • Have demonstrated recovery from a mental illness and/or substance use disorder.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Willingness to travel.

SUPPORTIVE/CHARGE RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Use personal experience to develop meaningful and trusting relationships with patients, acting as a mentor.
  • Provide an example of what patients can strive for in their own recovery.
  • Develop a network for patient referrals through community organizations, mental health facilities, and law enforcement agencies.
  • Support patients in recovery and through transitions back into the community.
  • Work with an interdisciplinary team to facilitate access to healthcare, housing, job assistance, transportation and other needs as necessary.
  • Facilitate an understanding of conditions and treatment with patient’s social network.
  • Assist patients in developing and improving coping strategies.
  • Serve as an advocate for patients.
  • Respond and be available to patients in crisis situations as needed.
  • Provide general health and wellness guidance to patients.
  • Works in harmony with others exhibiting a positive attitude and a commitment to the basic mission of the health center.
  • Other duties as assigned.

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