Peer Recovery Specialists and Role Comparisons 12-Step Sponsor Peer Recovery Specialist Case Manager Psychosocial and Recovery Staff Substance Professional Mental Health Professional Planning Service Reviews the meaning of the 12 and emphasizes their importance. Assists the individual in developing and monitoring a recovery plan. Assists the individual in developing a service plan. Assists the individual in developing an employment/housing plan. Develops treatment plan with individual. Develops treatment plan with the individual. Resource Service Accesses professional help if assistance outside the scope of the 12 Step Program is needed. Teaches, role models, coaches how to use resources and navigate the mental health and/or substance abuse systems. Provides referral and linkage. Identifies resources needed to implement plan. Conducts clinical assessment. Conducts clinical assessment. Illness Management Service Encourages the person to work with others in recovery as soon as possible and begins to take him or her on Twelfth Step calls. Teaches, supports, coaches the acquisition and exercise of skills needed for management of symptoms. Ensures individual has access, continuity of care throughout the mental health and primary healthcare system. Assists the individual so that illness symptoms do not negatively impact employment and housing goals. Provides clinical education and training regarding symptomatology and medication management. Provides clinical education and training regarding symptomatology and medication management. Medication Management Service N/A Encourages appropriate use of medication; holds the person accountable for his or her actions; teaches, models monitoring symptoms and/or medication reactions, effective communication with doctors, therapists. Ensures individual has resources to acquire medication, has transportation for appointments, and attends appointments. Educates employers, landlords on the treatment process, the role of medication, and symptoms in the management of the illness, as appropriate. Provides clinical treatment to include individual and group therapy focusing on education of the role of medication in the recovery process. Provides clinical treatment to include individual and group therapy focusing on education of the role of medication in the recovery process. Employment/ Housing Services Urges the person to join in group activities as soon as possible. Teaches, models, coaches skills and attributes needed to attain and maintain employment and housing. Ensures individual has access to psychosocial rehab, supportive employment, and housing options. Provides employment and housing support by facilitating opportunities for housing and job placement. Provides clinical consultation and assessment. Provides clinical consultation and assessment.
Education Services Promotes awareness of 12 Step literature, scope of the 12 Steps, and the three Legacies (Recovery, Unity and Service) Teaches recovery education such as WRAP®, BRIDGES, IMR, and/or 12 for knowledge and skills needed to manage illness Encourages individual to utilize community/natural supports to assist in illness management. Teaches skills needed to maintain housing and employment. Provides clinical support through individual or group therapy sessions. Provides clinical support through individual or group therapy sessions.