Full time
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Columbus, OH, USA
Current Employees and Students: Please log in to Workday to use the internal job search and application process. Scope Of Position The role of a Peer Recovery Supporter (PRS) is to support patients with and in recovery from a substance use disorder (SUD). PRSs serve as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator for patients with SUD to order help them engage in necessary treatment, promote long-term recovery, and prevent relapse. Position Summary The PRS 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...


