Description

Summary: 

The Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) is responsible for providing peer support services to clients in recovery. This role also includes duties typical of a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) and facilitating support groups. The PRSS works collaboratively with clients and staff to ensure the provision of recovery-oriented services and support.

Qualification Requirements:

• Must have lived experience of recovery from substance use or mental health conditions and be willing to share personal experiences to support others.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and interact with a diverse group of people.
• Ability to engage clients in meaningful group discussions.
• Understanding of electronic charting systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work in an environment with constant exposure to clients.
• Must have PRSS Certification

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma/GED required
• Peer Support Specialist certification
• Two or more years of experience in the field of substance use or mental health recovery is preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides crisis assistance as needed.
• Assists consumer in maintaining eligibility for applicable programs and conducting required evaluations within timelines specific to applicable program regulations
• Advocates for and assists the Consumer in obtaining needed services through referrals to other programs that meet the Consumers’ needs.
• Conducts process groups, educational, chemical dependency, and other groups as assigned daily.
• Assist clients and staff during admissions and discharges
• Demonstrates knowledge of chemical dependency/addictions as well as mental health and utilizes knowledge and skills to access and meet the client’s treatment needs and requirements.
• Complies with federal, state and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Maintains confidentiality of all consumer information and comply with HIPAA regulations
• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports Westbrook Health Services mission, vision, values, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards and code of ethical behavior.

Benefits:

• Westbrook Health Services provides a comprehensive, low-cost benefits package to all full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability, critical illness, accident, and pet insurance coverage options. 
• Paid time-off, paid holidays, and paid training provide a healthy work life balance.

Summary

The professionals at Westbrook Health Services believe in promoting the well-being of individuals and families struggling with a wide range of challenges. Our staff meets the needs of over 7,000 people annually. Experienced and compassionate, we empower people to achieve wellness with the guidance of our knowledgeable and experienced staff.

Westbrook provides Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made based upon an individual’s skills and qualifications without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, disability as defined in the law, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy and related conditions, genetic information, gender identity or any status or characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Westbrook also prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon the perception of those characteristics or any association with a person who is perceived to have any of those characteristics. Discrimination based on any of these factors is totally inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated at any time.

Qualified individuals with bona fide disabilities, as the term “disability” is defined in the law, are entitled to reasonable accommodations in the application process and in their employment. Although Westbrook is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations, the responsibility for identifying whether accommodation is needed and what constitutes a reasonable accommodation is shared jointly by the employee and Westbrook.