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** Peer Recovery Support Specialist - Outpatient**
**Job Category****:** Recovery / Tech / Transportation **Requisition Number****:** FILLE007019 Showing 1 location **Job Details**
**Description**
**Peer Recovery Support Specialist**
**Location: St. Paul, MN**
Meridian Behavioral Health LLC is a leader in behavioral health care and addiction recovery services, with a network of addiction treatment centers in Minnesota. The Peer Recovery Support Specialist uses their own unique, life experience to guide and support others who are working towards recovery. Peer Support Specialists work in conjunction with trained and educated professionals. They fill a gap by providing support from the perspective of someone who has first-hand experience. This position will assist patients to connect with resources to help support their recovery. The Peer Recovery Support Specialist will engage with patients and offer reassurance, reduce fears, answer questions, support motivation and convey hope. This position will aid in the retention of patients through education, motivation for change, empowerment, and encouragement.
**Job Duties:**
* The Peer Support Specialist 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 Support Specialist provides patients an example of what they can strive for in their recovery.
* To support the program, the Peer Support Specialist handles some of the logistics of patient arrival and departure. This may include arranging transportation for the patient, managing follow-up appointments, and working with program administrators and discharge staff members.
* The Peer Support Specialist works to build a community of both patients and staff that is supportive and conducive to patient growth and recovery. They assist in the creation and implementation of social activities and help create a positive environment for everyone.
* Peer Support Specialists 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. This 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.
* Serve as patient advocate and encourage patients how to self-advocate
* Aid counselors with No Show calls as needed
* Assist with screening calls when needed
**Job Requirements**
* Peer Recovery Specialist Certification, through MN Certification Board (MCB)
* High school diploma, or its equivalent.
* Hold a current credential from a certification body approved by the commissioner that demonstrates skills and training in the domains of ethics and boundaries, culturally-based approaches and community resources, advocacy, mentoring and education, and recovery and wellness support;
* Receive ongoing supervision in areas specific to the domains of the recovery peer's role by an alcohol and drug counselor or an individual with a certification approved by the commissioner-MBH will provide this.
* Minimum of one year and continuing freedom from chemical use problems.
* Have the ability to work independently.
**Benefits**
* Competitive pay
* 20 days of paid-time-off + 6 paid holidays
* Health, dental, and vision insurance + HSA/FSA
* 401(k) ROTH and traditional options
* Career path opportunities
* Discount with Verizon cell phone plans
* Tuition reimbursement and discounted tuition at select colleges
* A job with a sense of purpose as you help people on their path to recovery
We owe our success to the passion, commitment and expertise of our staff. Our licensed and experienced staff takes the role of coach/teacher, providing support and encouragement from the heart. Come join us and see the difference youll make!
Meridian Behavioral Health provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics.
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