What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Recovery Supporter-BHIC position at Inside Higher Ed?
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Department:Harding | Harding Behavioral Health Urgent Care
Scope Of Position
The role of a Behavioral Support Technician 2 (aka: Peer Recovery Supporter-BHUC) (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 order help them engage in necessary treatment, promote long-term recovery, and prevent relapse.
Position Summary
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 patient 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. Behavioral Support Technician 2 (aka: Peer Recovery Supporter-BHUC) will work closely with other healthcare professionals to monitor progress, identify concerns, and provide holistic and culturally competent care. In addition, Behavioral Support Technician 2 (aka: Peer Recovery Supporter-BHUC) will 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. Behavioral Support Technician 2 (aka: Peer Recovery Supporter-BHUC) may be available to talk with patients after discharge to ensure appropriate follow-up care.
Minimum Qualifications
For Hire:
Required: 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.
Preferred: 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.
Ongoing: 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.
Additional Information
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.
Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the frequently asked questions.
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Department:Harding | Harding Behavioral Health Urgent Care
Scope Of Position
The role of a Behavioral Support Technician 2 (aka: Peer Recovery Supporter-BHUC) (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 order help them engage in necessary treatment, promote long-term recovery, and prevent relapse.
Position Summary
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 patient 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. Behavioral Support Technician 2 (aka: Peer Recovery Supporter-BHUC) will work closely with other healthcare professionals to monitor progress, identify concerns, and provide holistic and culturally competent care. In addition, Behavioral Support Technician 2 (aka: Peer Recovery Supporter-BHUC) will 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. Behavioral Support Technician 2 (aka: Peer Recovery Supporter-BHUC) may be available to talk with patients after discharge to ensure appropriate follow-up care.
Minimum Qualifications
For Hire:
Required: 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.
Preferred: 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.
Ongoing: 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.
Additional Information
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.
Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the frequently asked questions.
The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.