The role supports patients with behavioral health disorders by serving as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator to promote long-term recovery and prevent relapse
Job Summary
The role supports patients with behavioral health disorders by serving as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator to promote long-term recovery and prevent relapse.
The Peer Recovery Supporter works closely with healthcare professionals to monitor patient progress and provide holistic and culturally competent care.
The position involves community outreach and may include post-discharge follow-up to ensure appropriate care continuity.
Matching Summary
The role supports patients with behavioral health disorders by serving as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator to promote long-term recovery and prevent relapse.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Support patients in behavioral health recovery
Advocate for patient medical and behavioral needs
Collaborate with healthcare professionals
Engage in community outreach
Provide culturally competent care
Nice-to-have
Experience with electronic health records
Knowledge of evidence-based recovery practices
Active listening and motivational skills
Ability to work with families and friends
Knowledge of local behavioral health resources
Key Requirements
Peer Recovery Supporter Certification from OMHAS
Identify as a person in behavioral health recovery
High School education or equivalent
Current Basic Life Support Certification
Maintain CEUs for OMHAS Peer Recovery Supporter Certification