Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS)
Palmer Addiction Recovery Services·Tulsa, Oklahoma
Palmer Addiction Recovery Services·Tulsa, Oklahoma
Provide peer recovery support and advocacy for consumers within a residential behavioral health setting. Responsibilities include facilitating groups, tracking client pathway movement, and maintaining accurate facility documentation.
Provide peer recovery support by serving as an advocate and brokers information and resources for consumers in variety of behavioral health and community settings.
Full-time. Exact work schedule will be determined based on program needs and candidate availability.
Adhere to all Palmer goals, strategies, and values. Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with Palmer Polices and state and federal laws. Role model appropriate behavior, professional boundaries, respectful communication, and personal appearance in accordance with Employee Dress Code. Provide peer recovery support to consumers in residential facility. Facilitate, assist or attend groups as assigned. Work in collaboration with clients and clinical staff in the best interest of the individual’s recovery process. Keep record of client pathway movement. Produce accurate rooms list each week or when census changes. Census updates and room chart that includes new intakes, pathway movements and discharges. Inform departments of intake schedule in a timely manner. Assist with Outcomes by making follow-up phone calls to former clients, facilitate and administer PAI with clients, track status of reunification and track pathway movement and post on census. Enforce all facility rules fairly and consistently. Maintain facility security and assist in basic crisis intervention. Complete appropriate PRSS documentation, and provide complete and accurate documentation to Medical Records in accordance with Palmer’s Policies and Procedures. Participate in ongoing in-service education programs and staff development programs. Maintain knowledge of agency policies, procedures and training. Maintain core competencies in relation to working with substance use disorders through continuing education and implement skills learned. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or Director.
This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required of the employee in this position. Responsibilities and requirements may change at any time with or without notice.
Current Peer Recovery Support Specialist certification from ODMHSAS and a minimum of one year in recovery with sponsor or similar Excellent verbal and written communications skills Strong interpersonal skills Computer skills include Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook Detail oriented and self-motivated Previous experience working in a residential treatment facility, preferred Current Oklahoma Driver’s License and acceptable driving record according to Motor Vehicles Records Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 30 pounds, sit for up to 8 hours/day, view computer screen for up to 8 hours/day. Job requires twisting, lifting, standing, sitting, walking, stretching, kneeling, bending, and squatting.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in Oklahoma often reflect steady demand in settings serving patients with mental health and substance use needs, especially where teams need staff who can work across clinical and support functions. This role is competitive because it accepts multiple qualification paths, including a high school diploma with experience, a behavioral health degree, or an Oklahoma RN license with behavioral health experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm licensure, experience, and schedule expectations before applying.
