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# We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services

- **Company:** Presbyterian Healthcare Services
- **Location:** Albuquerque, NM, United States
- **Salary:** $36,317.0 - $53,976.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint
- **Published:** July 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b749d3f9bf885fbb

## About the Role

* Education: High School Diploma/GED required
 * Knowledge of community resources required.
 * Register for and successfully obtain Peer Certification in accordance with standards set by the NM Behavioral Health Services Division's Office of Peer Recovery and Engagement (OPRE) class within 6 months after hire.
 * Current NM drivers license is preferred
 * Certified Narcan educator preferred
 * Trained in Motivational Interviewing Skills preferred
 * Previous experience working in hospital or ED setting preferred
 * Experience working with confidential medical records and documentation preferred.
 * Effective written and verbal communication skills
 * Computer skills, familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
 * Familiar with readiness assessment tools and SBIRT.

## Description

We would love to welcome you to our team, apply now and help us shape brighter futures. As a Peer Recovery Support Specialist, you will provide Recovery Coaching to patients struggling with mental health and substance use disorders., A Peer Recovery Support Specialist does not serve the role of sponsor, but models competency in resiliency and recovery and ongoing coping skills. Peer Recovery Support Specialists work closely with the patients treatment team and, when needed, works with patients family and community, as well.

You may assist the patient in identifying personal and environmental obstacles to recovery, link the recovering person to the recovery community, and serve as a personal guide and mentor in the management of personal and family recovery.

Some key responsibilities:

 * Coordinates and communicates with hospital staff, funders and community partners as required.
 * Works independently and with a multidisciplinary team to provide services and deliverables as required by PHS and/or funders.
 * Engages patient toward recovery using Motivational Interviewing Skills.
 * Provides patient assessment(s).
 * Provides Naloxone education in partnership with nursing and medical personnel.
 * Identifies and provides community resources.


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