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Critical Issues in Leadership Development for Peer Support Specialists.
G Trey Jenkins1, Michael S Shafer2, Nicole Janich3
1Arizona State University Center for Applied Behavioral Health Policy, 618 N. Central Ave Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, USA. g.trey.jenkins@asu.edu.
Community Mental Health Journal
|February 9, 2020
Summary
Peer support specialists face unique leadership challenges and needs, integrating recovery experiences into their roles. Effective leadership development is crucial for this growing healthcare workforce segment.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Workforce Development
- Qualitative Research in Social Sciences
- Mental Health Peer Support
Background:
- Peer support specialists are increasingly vital in healthcare.
- Understanding their leadership development is essential for effective integration.
- Existing literature often overlooks the specific leadership challenges faced by these professionals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To qualitatively explore leadership development perspectives among peer support specialists.
- To identify challenges, needs, and efficacy related to their leadership roles.
- To inform leadership development strategies for peer support professionals.
Main Methods:
- A qualitative approach using a semi-structured focus group.
- Six peer support specialists participated in a 2-hour focus group.
- Nine guiding questions explored leadership transition, communication, and relationships.
Main Results:
- Seven key themes emerged: managing dual relationships, difficult conversations, leadership dynamics, responsibility for others and self-care, workplace stigma, and a calling to help.
- Participants integrate personal recovery experiences into leadership approaches.
- A unique blend of recovery concepts and supervision informs their leadership.
Conclusions:
- Peer support specialists possess unique qualifications for leadership in healthcare.
- Findings highlight the need for tailored leadership development programs.
- Integrating lived experience is a strength for peer recovery specialists in leadership roles.
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