Peer Support Specialist/Recovery Coach

Our Benefits:

• Quarterly Bonus Program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Competitive 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Early morning hours offering a great work/life balance
• Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides peer support to clinically complex patients, drawing on common experiences as a peer; validates each individuals’ experiences and provides guidance and encouragement to these individuals to take responsibility and actively participate in their own recovery
• Engages patients referred to treatment at the initial point of contact, clinic or other community provider, to expedite screening for the appropriate level of care.
• Acts as advocate and mentor to patients in recovery to promote decision making, empowerment and engagement
• Acts as a role model for patients by sharing effective coping techniques and self-help strategies to promote personal growth and development in handling internal and external stressors, positive health, wellness and lifestyle choices
• Provides peer support knowledge related to treatment including methadone, buprenorphine or extended-release naltrexone injection maintenance treatment.
• Acts as a liaison between patients, clinical team and community resources including but not limited to:
  • Assisting patients in seeking and receiving services to meet their individual social needs and provides support to facilitate patient success to maintain recovery
  • Assisting in the process of acquiring housing, necessities and skills needed to maintain daily and monthly household responsibilities and independent living
  • Assisting patients in establishing a relationship with a primary care provider or additional medical care in a coordinated/team approach
  • Serving as linkage between patients and employers in the area to assist patients in obtaining and maintaining gainful employment
  • Assisting patients with acquiring and developing life and social skills, education and other needs identified by the individual to promote quality of life after recovery
• Serves as consultants and subject matter experts in MAT and patient participation in community support groups such as Narcotics Anonymous and Celebrate Recovery.
• Updates healthcare team on a regular basis as to the patient’s status, including, but not limited to changes in mood or functioning, medical issues and all crisis and health and safety issues
• Documents all “no shows,” and communicates all difficulties contacting patients with appropriate office staff
• Documents services provided regularly, concisely, and completely in accordance with clinical standards and policy guidelines
• Attends all office trainings as well as regular clinical supervision sessions with assigned supervisor
• Preforms other duties as assigned

Required Education & Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required; college degree preferred
• Prefer direct experience in substance use disorder (SUD) through personal life experiences, instruction/internships, or similar practicum through education or certification process.

Licenses/Certifications:

• National Peer Certification