Peer Support Specialist

2 months ago

Albuquerque, United States Presbyterian Healthcare Services Full time
Overview

Join our team as a Peer Support Specialist

As a Peer Recovery Support Specialist, you will provide Recovery Coaching to patients struggling with mental health and substance use disorders.

They may assist the patient in identifying personal and environmental obstacles to recovery, link the recovering person to the recovery community, and serve as a personal guide and mentor in the management of personal and family recovery.

A Peer Recovery Support Specialist does not serve the role of sponsor and models competency in resiliency and recovery and ongoing coping skills.

Peer Recovery Support Specialists work closely with the patients treatment team and, when needed, works with patients family and community, as well

How you belong matters here.

We value our employees' differences and find strength in the diversity of our team and community.

At Presbyterian, it's not just what we do that matters. It's how we do it - and it starts with our incredible team. From Information Technology to Food Services and beyond, our non-clinical employees make a meaningful impact on the healthcare provided to our patients and members.

Why Join Us:Type of Opportunity: Full Time - Night ShiftFTE: 1.000000 Exempt: No Work Schedule: Days

Benefits:  We offer a wide range of benefits including medical, wellness programs, vision and dental, paid time off, retirement and more. 

Prefer Qualifications:

Experience in recovery Coaching to patients struggling with mental health and substance use disorders.

Qualifications
  • Education: High School Diploma/GED required
  • Knowledge of community resources required.
  • Registrar for Peer Certification class within 6 months after hire
  • Current NM drivers license is preferred
  • Certified Narcan educator preferred
  • Trained in Motivational Interviewing Skills preferred
  • Previous experience working in hospital or ED setting preferred
  • Experience working with confidential medical records and documentation preferred.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Computer skills, familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
  • Familiar with readiness assessment tools and SBIRT.
Responsibilities
  • Coordinates and communicates with hospital staff, funders and community partners as required.
  • Creates reports and presentations as required.
  • Works independently and with a multidisciplinary team to provide services and deliverables as required by PHS and/or funders.
  • Engages patient toward recovery using Motivational Interviewing Skills.
  • Provides patient assessment(s).
  • Provides Naloxone education in partnership with nursing and medical personnel.
  • Complies with hospital, funding, State and Federal regulations.
  • Support Patients, first and foremost uses their personal experiences to develop meaningful and trusting relationships with patients, acting as a mentor. As someone who successfully managed their own recovery, the Peer Recovery Support Specialist provides patients an example of what they can strive for in their recovery.
  • Coordinate Patient Logistics, in order to support the facility, handles some logistics of patient arrival and departure; includes arranging transportation for the patient, managing follow-up appointments, and working with facility administrators and discharge staff members.
  • Build Community, works to build a community of both patients and staff that is supportive and conducive to patient growth and recovery. May assist in the creation and implementation of social activities and help create a positive environment for everyone.
  • Identify Resources for patients; link up with various community organizations and resources to provide additional support for patients, particularly as they transition from recovery back into the general community. Can include continued healthcare, housing, job assistance, and additional treatment services as well as support in the task of finding or re-integrating with friends, family, and outside communities.

.

Benefits

All benefits-eligible Presbyterian employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, group term life insurance and other optional voluntary benefits.

Wellness Presbyterian's Employee Wellness rewards program is designed to provide you with engaging opportunities to enhance your health and activate your well-being. Earn gift cards and more by taking an active role in our personal well-being by participating in wellness activities like wellness challenges, webinar, preventive screening and more.

Why work at Presbyterian? As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

Inclusion and Diversity Our culture is one of knowing and respecting our patients, members, and each other. We capture this in our Promise and CARES commitments.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

Maximum Offer for this position is up to USD $23.99/Hr. Compensation Disclaimer The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

  • Peer Support Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Albuquerque, United States Front Range Clinic Full time

    Job Summary This position is an opportunity to utilize and leverage lived experience as a tool to help those suffering from substance use disorders. This is a dynamic role in which the Peer Support Specialist (PSS) will provide outreach to the community and direct contact to people both individually and in groups. Our hours of operation are typically 8am to...

  • Peer Support Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Albuquerque, United States Porch Light Health Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $16-$24.00 hourlyJob SummaryThis position is an opportunity to utilize and leverage lived experience as a tool to help those suffering from substance use disorders. This is a dynamic role in which the Peer Support Specialist (PSS) will provide outreach to the community and direct contact to people both individually and...

  • Peer Support Specialist

    2 months ago

    Albuquerque, United States Front Range Clinics Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $16-$24.00 hourlyJob SummaryThis position is an opportunity to utilize and leverage lived experience as a tool to help those suffering from substance use disorders. This is a dynamic role in which the Peer Support Specialist (PSS) will provide outreach to the community and direct contact to people both individually and...

  • Peer Support Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Albuquerque, United States Magellan Health Full time

    Position requires a Peer Support Specialist Certification. This position provides non-clinical, evidence-based peer support services and serves as a member and family advocate. The FSN brings their life experiences and skills to deliver assistance to the family as they explore the goals they would like to achieve and offers interventions to the family to...

  • Peer Support Specialist

    2 months ago

    Albuquerque, United States Magellan Health Full time

    Position requires a Peer Support Specialist Certification. This position provides non-clinical, evidence-based peer support services and serves as a member and family advocate. The FSN brings their life experiences and skills to deliver assistance to the family as they explore the goals they would like to achieve and offers interventions to the family to...

  • Recovery Support Navigator

    2 weeks ago

    Albuquerque, United States Magellan Health Full time

    This position provides non-clinical, evidence-based peer support services, serves as a member advocate, shares coping skills, and provides recovery information for members. This position performs a wide range of tasks designed to assist members in regaining control over their own lives through individual recovery planning, wellness self-management, and...

  • Recovery Support Navigator

    3 weeks ago

    Albuquerque, United States Magellan Health Full time

    This position provides non-clinical, evidence-based peer support services, serves as a member advocate, shares coping skills, and provides recovery information for members. This position performs a wide range of tasks designed to assist members in regaining control over their own lives through individual recovery planning, wellness self-management, and...

  • Certified Peer Support Worker

    2 months ago

    Albuquerque, United States Serna Solutions LLC Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:Certified Peer Support WorkerThe Certified Peer Support Worker (CPSW) provides peer support to youth served in the Suicide and Substance Abuse Prevention Program (YEP) at Serna Solutions to qualifying individuals. The Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) is a comprehensive program for adolescents ages 11-24 and their...

  • Mentor2.0 Match Support Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Albuquerque, United States Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central NM, Inc. Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:Join the #1 Non-Profit in the State!We ignite potential in NM's Youth.Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central New Mexico, the state's leading youth mentoring organization is seeking a full-time Match Support Specialist for our mentor2.0 program. Big Brothers Big Sisters CNM provides a generous PTO package,...

  • Mentor2.0 Match Support Specialist

    2 months ago

    Albuquerque, United States Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central NM, Inc. Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:Join the #1 Non-Profit in the State!We ignite potential in NM's Youth.Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central New Mexico, the state's leading youth mentoring organization is seeking a full-time Match Support Specialist for our mentor2.0 program. Big Brothers Big Sisters CNM provides a generous PTO package,...

  • IT Support Specialist

    4 days ago

    Albuquerque, United States JST Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionOverviewJST is currently seeking a IT Support Specialist to join our team. This is a full-time position at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM. JST offers a full benefit package, a collaborative work environment and strong company culture. Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply.As an IT Support Support Specialist in...

  • IT Support Specialist

    2 months ago

    Albuquerque, United States Optimum Building LLC. Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Description:Position Overview: The IT Support Specialist is responsible for providing technical support to end-users in all verticals of Optimum. This role involves troubleshooting hardware and software issues, assisting with network-related problems, and ensuring that all IT systems and equipment are functioning...

  • Operations Support Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Albuquerque, United States New Mexico Probation and Pretrial Services Full time

    Main content Job Details for Operations Support Specialist Court Name/Organization: New Mexico Probation and Pretrial Services

  • Administrative Support Specialist

    1 month ago

    Albuquerque, United States New Mexico Probation and Pretrial Services Full time

    Main content Job Details for Administrative Support Specialist Court Name/Organization: New Mexico Probation and Pretrial Services

  • Clinical Support Specialist

    2 months ago

    Albuquerque, United States MediTelecare Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY:The Clinical Support Specialist ("CSS") role is designed to provide both onsite/in-person clinical facilitation and remote administrative duties. In person, a CSS works with a clinician to facilitate care visits for patients. Remotely, a CSS works on administrative duties that include, but are not limited to,...

  • Marketing Support Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Albuquerque, United States Nusenda Full time

    Nusenda Credit Union is dedicated to excellent member service, care for our community, and being a great place to work. We work to make a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve and help them achieve their financial goals. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are part of our culture and values.We invest in people and their careers. Our...

  • Marketing Support Specialist

    3 days ago

    Albuquerque, United States Nusenda Full time

    Nusenda Credit Union is dedicated to excellent member service, care for our community, and being a great place to work. We work to make a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve and help them achieve their financial goals. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are part of our culture and values. We invest in people and their careers. Our...

  • IT Support Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Albuquerque, United States Expedite Technology Solutions LLC Full time

    Based on-site in the Albuquerque, NM facility, the IT Support Specialist will work closely with the IT Support Team Lead, managing the IT Service Desk queue and carrying out the day-to-day Service Desk functions required to provide the efficient delivery of IT services. Effective communication and world-class support is vital to the success of this role....

  • Marketing Support Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Albuquerque, United States Nusenda Services, LLC. Full time

    Description Nusenda Credit Union is dedicated to excellent member service, care for our community, and being a great place to work. We work to make a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve and help them achieve their financial goals. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are part of our culture and values. We invest in people and their careers....

  • Helpdesk Support Specialist Albuquerque

    1 month ago

    Albuquerque, United States Respec Full time

    **Albuquerque, NM** **Type** Full Time **Experience** Entry Level RESPEC is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, which includes equal pay for men and women. All information or testing, family and medical leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic is protected by...