Demonstrates knowledge and application of Wellness Recovery Action Plan, Personal Medicine, and Mental Health Advanced Directives documents. Assist individuals to access and to coordinate appropriate drug and alcohol and related services, including 12-step programs, residential treatment programs, and inpatient programs.
Maintain all required paperwork and documentation in a timely manner, as directed by Supervisor.
Serves as recovery advocate by providing educational information and helping consumer to make informed choices.
Provide peer services as a non-clinical provider and seek clinical staff for interventions as necessary, reporting pertinent patient information to the appropriate clinical staff
Provide peer support services to patients in the hospital or community settings.
Develops and maintains relationships with community based treatment agencies and human service providers.
Demonstrates Knowledge of Engagement Strategies such as Motivational Interviewing Techniques and Harm Reduction.
Works within the context of the interdisciplinary treatment team and/or as a member of an identified program/module and as such is expected to attend staffing, consultations and case conferences.
Consistently instills hope by keeping a positive outlook in work and in attitude, and is willing to share experience as a person in recovery.
Maintain appropriate boundaries, as described in peer orientation trainings.
Work with Consumers individually to address recovery goals, including discharge planning based on the needs and goals of the consumer.
Educate consumers and other staff members about your role as a peer support.
Able to function autonomously and analyze and solve moderately complicated problems.