Peer Recovery Support Specialist – Adult Behavioral Health Unit – St. Rita's Medical Center

Mercy Health

2 days ago

Lima, OhioFull TimePsychiatry

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Mercy Health as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist – Adult Behavioral Health – Lima, OH in United States.

Requirements

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Benefits & Compensation

Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts

Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short

term disability, backup care for children and elders

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Mercy Health in United States.

Key Skills

Patient careBehavioral healthPeer supportOverdose preventionNaloxone administrationCommunity resource navigationSupport group facilitationTreatment planningCrisis interventionDocumentationPatient advocacyCollaborationCompassionCommunication

Key Responsibilities

The Peer Recovery Support Specialist provides direct patient care and facilitates support groups within the adult behavioral health unit. They also provide post-discharge follow-up, community resource navigation, and overdose prevention education.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Peer Recovery Support Specialist – Adult Behavioral Health Unit – St. Rita's Medical Center at Mercy Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Psychiatry physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at Mercy Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Lima, Ohio.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient care, Behavioral health, Peer support, Overdose prevention, Naloxone administration, Community resource navigation, Support group facilitation, Treatment planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Peer Recovery Support Specialist provides direct patient care and facilitates support groups within the adult behavioral health unit. They also provide post-discharge follow-up, community resource navigation, and overdose prevention education.

Benefits package: Competitive Pay, Incentives, Referral Bonuses, 403(b) with Employer Contributions, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Prescription Coverage. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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