Peer Recovery Supporter

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

• Listens to patients and shares personal experience to provide insight on barriers to recovery, identify solutions, and provide hope and address shame and stigma.
• Encourages patients in their treatment journey and shares medically accurate information.
• Works with patients to identify recovery needs, set goals, anticipate barriers, and develop resilience skills.
• Acts as an advocate for the patient to address all medical and behavioral health needs.
• Mets with family and friends of the patient, with permission, to answer questions, talk about the process of treatment & recovery, and dispel myths.
• Works closely with other healthcare professionals to monitor progress, identify concerns, and provide holistic and culturally competent care.
• Cultivates knowledge of local addiction resources and engages in community outreach with other agencies that serve individuals in recovery who may be interested in treatment services from OSUWMC.
• May be available to talk with patients after discharge to ensure appropriate follow-up care.