What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Support Coordinator position at BayMark Health Services?
Job Overview: BayMark Health Services is committed to providing the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting. Our ultimate goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help each of our patients achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life. As a Peer Support Coordinator, you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team working together to provide comprehensive treatment services to individuals struggling with mental illness and/or substance abuse problems.
Key Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as an integral member of the BAART Program/MedMark Treatment Center team.
- Engage appropriately with community representatives and resources, referrers, consumers in need of BAART Programs/MedMark services, and active patients enrolled to support them in identifying strengths, existing supports, and community resources.
- Assist in the development of a culture of recovery and peer support by engaging in and supporting peer relationships.
- Work cooperatively with Treatment Center staff in support of patient treatment planning.
- Collect data and provide feedback on goal attainment and other supportive service linkage success to primary supervisor.
Requirements:
- Minimum age requirement of 18.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Be certified as a peer specialist or be willing to take an 80-hour course and receive certification.
- Knowledge of support systems and community resources available to patients and their significant others.
- Excellent written and oral communication, documentation, and computer skills.
- Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screen.
