Peer Recovery Specialist: Wellbriety Program

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Facility: Bemidji 1705 Clinic
Location: Bemidji, MN
Address: 1705 Anne St NW, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
Shift: Varies
Job Schedule: PRN
Weekly Hours: Varies
Salary Range: $20.00 – $23.00

Job Summary

The Peer Recovery Specialist helps clients with their substance use or mental health disorder in a strengths based, patient-centered team approach to recovery. The Peer Recovery Specialist is a non-clinical role that works collaboratively with substance use counselors, behavioral health counseling staff and others to provide support for the patient and assist them with optimal engagement both in treatment and within the community. The Peer Recovery Specialist provides services on a one-to-one basis and provides advocacy, motivation, and role modeling for patients to assist in their recovery. The Peer Recovery Specialist needs to have their own lived experience in addiction and maintain healthy personal boundaries while serving in this role.

Works as an integral member of the health care team to ensure safety, best practice, and high quality standards of care are maintained across the continuum. Provides recovery support to individuals who can benefit from the peers lived experiences.

Responsible for coordinating a wide range of recovery and self-management support for the clinics patient population who are dealing with addictions. Assists patients as they go through the diagnosis, treatment, and recovery process. Provides recovery support in form of telephone calls or in-person sessions. Seeks regular progress updates with patients. Assists patients with support and connection to other essential social services that exist in the community. The Peer Recovery Specialist supports patients in identifying and articulating personal goals and objectives necessary for recovery and wellness. Advocates for the patient in the care system or in other appropriate settings and systems. Demonstrates HIPAA compliance.

Articulates the recovery process for patients and assists patients through a self-directed plan. Has insight to the appropriate times to share personal story. Relays the meaning and role of peer support. Identifies the difference between counseling and peer support. Differentiates between treatment and recovery goals. Maintains a working knowledge of the current trends and development in the addiction recovery and peer support field.

Demonstrates ability to nurture healing relationships and healthy choices for ones own health, recovery, and wellness. Utilizes principles of cultural mindfulness. Adheres to own recovery program and demonstrates healthy choices for ones own health, recovery, and wellness.

The Wellbriety PRN Peer Recovery Specialist will have oversight of cultural components of the program to include a monthly sweat and traditional teachings.

Qualifications

Must be at least 21 years of age and have a previous history of substance use, and be a current or former consumer of mental health services. Must be willing to share personal experience. Must have high school diploma, GED, or equivalent. Must demonstrate leadership and advocacy skills.

Must have completed, or be willing to complete certified peer recovery specialist (CRPS) (Includes 46 hours of training, passing score on IRCR Recovery Coach test).

Must meet state-specified requirements listed below:

Minnesota: Preferred successful completion of the Minnesota Department of Human Services approved Certified Peer Specialist training. Once approved as a Certified Peer Specialist, must maintain certification. May also require successful completion of Sanford Clinic Navigation Certification, depending on setting. Preference of possessing a valid class D drivers license and auto insurance. Must maintain a good driving record. Preference of hire having access to personal vehicle and willingness to use the vehicle in carrying out position responsibilities. Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certification within six months of hire.

South Dakota: Must successfully complete the Department approved Certified Peer Specialist training and certification exam; must maintain certification. Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certification within six months of hire.

Benefits

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .

Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0202953
Job Function: Behavioral Health and Dependency
Featured: No