Peer Recovery Supporter-BHUC

Job Title
:
Peer Recovery Supporter-BHUC

Department
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Harding | Harding Behavioral Health Urgent Care

The role of a Behavioral Support Technician 2 (aka: Peer Recovery Supporter-BHUC) is to support patients with and in recovery from behavioral health disorders. Behavioral Support Technician 2 (aka: Peer Recovery Supporter-BHUC) serve as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator for patients with behavioral health disorders to help them engage in necessary treatment, promote long‑term recovery, and prevent relapse.

The Behavioral Support Technician 2 (aka: Peer Recovery Supporter-BHUC) will listen to patients and share personal experience to provide insight on barriers to recovery, identify solutions, and provide hope and address shame and stigma. Encourage patients in their treatment journey and share medically accurate information. Work with patients to identify recovery needs, set goals, anticipate barriers, and develop resilience skills. Act as an advocate for the patient to address all medical and behavioral health needs.

Meet with family and friends of the patient, with permission, to answer questions, talk about the process of treatment & recovery, and dispel myths. Work closely with other healthcare professionals to monitor progress, identify concerns, and provide holistic and culturally competent care. Cultivate knowledge of local behavioral health resources and engage in community outreach with other agencies that serve individuals in recovery who may be interested in treatment services from OSUWMC.

May be available to talk with patients after discharge to ensure appropriate follow‑up care.

• Peer Recovery Supporter Certification from OMHAS.
• Identify as a person in behavioral health recovery.
• High School education or equivalent.
• Good communication skills both written and verbal.

• A minimum of 1 year relevant experience.
• Working knowledge of different pathways to behavioral health recovery and social systems including evidence‑based practices.
• Active listening skills to ask questions and reflect.
• Knowledge of local resources to aid patient in ongoing recovery.
• Experience in peer recovery services, behavioral health services, social services.
• Experience with electronic health records.

• Current Basic Life Support Certification.
• Complete Computer Based Learning (CBLs) annually.
• Maintain annual competencies as outlined by OSUMC.
• Maintain CEUs for OMHAS Peer Recovery Supporter Certification.

• Location:
  
  Harding Hospital (0165)
• Position Type:
  Regular
• Scheduled
  
  Hours:
  
  40
• Shift: First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.

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