Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist

1 week ago


Columbus, Ohio, United States Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $19.25/hr

Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions Opportunity:

Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions (LBHS) provides individual, outpatient, intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, residential, psychiatric services, and medication assisted treatment for mental health and substance abuse treatment needs. We are a treatment facility that prides itself in a welcoming and compassionate approach to substance use and mental health treatment. We believe our clients can achieve recovery and be valued community members through positive engagement and meaningful participation in treatment.

Our Goal:

Our comprehensive approach to addictions treatment provides a continuum of care that begins with asking for help and continues through to ongoing peer support. In addition to our state-of-the-art treatment facilities and peer support centers across Central Ohio, we work to remove barriers and promote access to care through our integrative approach and evidence-based clinical treatment.

Join our exciting and fast-growing company in which you will have an impact on improving people's lives Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions (LBHS) is looking for quality candidates who are pursuing professional growth in a supportive environment and can thrive in a collaborative team-focused culture.

  • 9 Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Sick Time Off
  • Paid continuing education opportunities
  • Paid parental leave
  • Medical/Dental/Vision
  • 401(k)
  • Life Insurance

Position: Peer Recovery Support Specialist

Job Summary:

PRS has become a foundational part of a recovery-oriented continuum of care provided by Lighthouse to increase client engagement and facilitate wellness in a shorter time. This is accomplished through: (a) community-based services and not site-specific but provided in locations that meet the needs of the individuals served, (b) provided with high level and accurate emphatic relationship, authenticity, equity, and respect to clients with mental health and/or substance abuse disorder, (c) individualized and recovery focused. PRS Provider relationship and activities support and promote the person's ability to: (a) self-directed recovery (self-determination, self-Advocacy) (b) encourages to make informed choices (c) trauma-informed and diversity competence approach (d) focuses on well-being and independence. The treatment goals are accomplished through modeling, demonstrating, and sharing LIVED experiences by the PRS Provider to help others.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Proactively seek to support individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder.
  • Services can be provided in the community, client's home, or treatment facility office.
  • PRS expresses understanding, support and respect for the many paths of recovery an individual client may wish to pursue. Services can be provided in-person or over the phone but not through text.
  • PRS must be able to drive and occasionally transport clients.
  • PRS must have a working knowledge of the drug and alcohol treatment system and be willing to assist the peer in accessing appropriate levels of care in consultation with licensed behavioral health clinicians.
  • The PRS must live a life in recovery and demonstrate a commitment to the recovery community.
  • Maintaining confidentiality of communication between peer and peer recovery supporters. The confidential nature of this relationship does not extend to areas covered by mandated reporting.
  • The PRS are considered mandated reporters in the State of Ohio.
  • The PRS will serve as a role model, act as a mentor, advocate, and motivator.
  • Serve as group facilitator for various peer led support groups.
  • The PRS must demonstrate an ability to share personal recovery experiences and to develop authentic peer to peer relationships.
  • Maintain electronic health record, billing sheets, group-sign in and other records as required.
  • Assist recovering persons to identify their personal interests, goals, strengths, and weaknesses regarding recovery.
  • Support connections to community based, mutual self-help groups.
  • Participate and contribute to weekly staffing discussions with clinical and case management.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience/Abilities:

  • Keeps abreast of community resources, educates clients about those resources.
  • Promotes a natural support system in the community for clients served.
  • Promotes progressive pro-social interventions (e.g., client connectedness in the community, involvement in a safe and supportive environment, participation in activities where the person served finds social acceptance, and positive reinforcement to promote recovery).
  • Encourages community-based "Wellness and Recovery Action Plan."

Required Education:

  • Must have certification as a Certified Peer Recovery Supporter
  • Minimum high school diploma/ G.E.D.
  • Must have lived experience in addiction recovery.
  • Must possess OMHAS or other designated accrediting body in the State of Ohio Peer Recovery Support certification and be in good standing.
  • Must be able to read and write.
  • Valid State of Ohio Driver's License and valid insurance
  • Must pass BCI check, all Corporate Compliance checks, and employment drug screen

Desired Certifications and Experience:

  • Able to share LIVED experiences to help others effectively.
  • Able to respect and maintain confidential information.
  • Strictly adheres to PRS Code of Ethics.
  • Demonstrates good interpersonal skills.
  • Good listening, supporting, motivating, encouraging skill sets.
  • Good in time management, organizing, and able to prioritize activities.
  • Comfortable and dedicated to helping others.
  • Self-directed and self-motivated.
  • Able to maintain confidentiality.
  • Adheres to Lighthouse's protocol in delivering PRS and other policies and procedures.

Schedule

Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 6:30pm

Lighthouse is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, genetics, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

LBHS adheres to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act as amended, Ohio Civil Rights Act, and all applicable rules and regulations. LBHS is an equal opportunity employer.


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