Peer Specialist I - UPMC Horizon Job at UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital, Farrell, PA

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  • UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital
  • Farrell, PA

Job Description

The Peer Specialist program is a program in which our peers have an opportunity to directly engage those struggling with SUD to begin or further their path in recovery. We are a close knit and supportive team.

Peer Specialists I are individuals with lived experience who provide non-clinical support as a fully integrated treatment team member and educator for staff. Peer Specialists I are role models of recovery values and principles by helping to identify and remove barriers and triggers to treatment for individuals receiving services from inpatient or outpatient programs.

Responsibilities:

Feedback and Communication

  • Provide feedback to clients, families, and clinical staff.

Recovery Management

  • Assist clients in recovery management, including goal setting, identifying barriers, and strategies.
  • Help clients find and use community supports and resources.

Advocacy

  • Advocate for clients in meetings, voicing their viewpoints and goals.

Community Engagement

  • Accompany clients to community activities and provide follow-up services.
  • Facilitate recovery and wellness groups; offer individual support.

Progress Monitoring

  • Monitor progress and provide feedback.

Crisis Support

  • Use crisis support to develop and implement action plans.

Documentation

  • Maintain required paperwork and documentation promptly.

Job Tags

Full time,

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