Peer Recovery Support Specialist. PRSS (CCBHC) - Assertive Community Outreach

Family And Children's Service - Tulsa, OK

Full-time

Tulsa, OK

Social Assistance

About the position

The Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) plays a crucial role in providing intensive, community-based services to individuals with severe mental illness. This position focuses on reducing unnecessary hospitalizations and incarcerations by equipping clients with the resources they need to thrive and maintain independence in their natural environments. The PRSS utilizes personal recovery experiences to assist clients on their recovery journeys, ensuring a supportive and understanding approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a strong working knowledge of the core ACT principles and ensure clinical practices reflect a high standard of model fidelity.
• Attend and participate in daily organizational meetings and weekly treatment team meetings with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Provide routine medication delivery and support to clients in the community.
• Promote healthy lifestyles, including general wellness education and information specific to chronic medical conditions.
• Have good working knowledge of community resources for basic needs such as food, shelter, and clothing, and refer/link ACT clients as needed.
• Assist interdisciplinary team with the completion of ACT initial comprehensive assessments and ongoing clinical assessments within scope of practice.
• Provide assessment for high-risk clients and follow agency-established protocols for ensuring client safety when appropriate.
• Utilize agency-issued cell phone during work hours for ACT work and be responsive to cell calls and agency-approved electronic communication.
• Have reliable transportation and be willing to utilize personal vehicle for community-based work, including transporting clients when appropriate.
• Demonstrate comfort and flexibility while working with clients in difficult life circumstances, including those who are homeless or living in substandard conditions.
• Coordinate with community partners to ensure continuity of care and advocate for client needs.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Personal experience as a recipient of mental health services and active recovery from mental illness or substance use is necessary.
• PRSS certification or the ability to obtain it from ODMH within the first 60 days of employment is required.
• A valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record are mandatory.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work is preferred.