Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS)

Phoenix, ArizonaSuccess CareFull-Time

About Nomi Healthcare

How you will make an impact

• Assist case managers in execution of treatment activities including connecting patients to timely, effective primary and mental health care
• Help patients coordinate SDoH support (housing, food, employment)
• Ensures that all referrals submitted for the patients are fulfilled to ensure that the patient's identified needs are met
• Maintains frequent contact with the patient to monitor their progress, instill hope, and model effective coping techniques and self-help strategies
• Advocates for individual patients need to ensure access to effective care, follow-up, and resources from both an individual and systemic level
• Lead peer support and educational groups for patients and their families
• Maintains established federal, state, and agency policies and procedures, confidentiality standards, performance improvement initiatives, safety, environment of care, productivity standards, management of information, and infection control standards
• Interacts with patients and staff in a culturally competent manner that considers factors such as age, developmental or acquired disabilities, religion and spiritual orientation, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, indigenous heritage, national origin, and gender
• Initiates and facilitates crisis prevention and intervention; providing emergency crisis services as needed and assigned
• Build relationships with community-based organizations and referral partners to assist patients in obtaining wholistic care
• You must be able to work flexible schedules in a hybrid model at multiple locations
• Participate in rotational on-call coverage to support after-hours client assistance
• Provide Metrics and Reporting as outlined by program specifications
• Work with others to support process improvement and program development
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

What we are looking for

• 2 years experience as a Peer Support Recovery Specialist (PRSS) in medication assisted treatment mental illness facility
• Certification as a PRSS in Arizona
• Bilingual (English/Spanish), preferred
• CPR certified within 3 months of hire
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment with stable internet connection
• Reliable transportation for mobile care
• High School Diploma or G.E.D
• Preferred college level coursework and/or associate degree with an emphasis in education and experience directly related to behavioral health
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening.