What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Peer Recovery Specialist position at Ideal Option PLLC?

Job Description

Description :

Location : Billings, Montana

Compensation : $22.00-$24.00 per hour

Schedule : Monday-Friday, 40 hours a week

Ideal Option has been working on the front lines of the opioid epidemic since our first clinic opened in 2012. With more than 80 clinics across the United States, we continuously strive to be the nation’s leading provider of low-barrier evidence-based treatment for opioid use disorder. We are looking for a Peer Recovery Specialist to join our growing team and help us in our vision to give back lives, reunite families, and heal communities that are suffering from the devastating effects of substance use disorder.

We value our patients and our employees! We treat our employees like we would want to be treated ourselves : with respect and compassion. Below are some specifics on what Ideal Option offers and the role.

Benefits :

At Ideal Option, we offer our employees a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to recognize how important you are to the company. Current benefits include :

Medical, vision, and dental
Short-term and long-term disability options
Life insurance
Employee Assistance and Life Assistance programs
A 401K retirement program
Pet Insurance
Paid time off and paid holidays

The Role :

The Peer Recovery Specialist’s primary responsibility is to collect survey information and social needs from patients and help connect them with community resources. This role works under general direction of the VP of Partner Operations and as a part of the Ideal Option clinic team. The following functions have been determined by Ideal Option to be essential to the successful performance of this position which includes but is not limited to :

Performs outreach and education to eligible individuals

Performs individual patient screening to determine needs and resources and eligibility for services as needed

Collects and reports Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration required survey data at intake, 6 months and 12 months

Tracks and enters demographic and related information for grant data requirement

Complete weekly and monthly reporting as needed

Facilitates ongoing coordination of follow-up care to treatment and recovery support services (e.g., transportation, housing, employment, in-patient facilities, detox, mental health and / or chemical dependency assessments, primary care, food and clothing resources)

Provides support for individual’s self-management and engagement

Work closely with clinic team to support treatment plan

Collaborate with IO peer outreach team to promote long-term recovery

Develops community partner relationships

Complies with national Protected Health Information laws

This includes HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2

Maintains continual sustained attendance

Other projects and duties as assigned

Physical Demands :

Sedentary – up to 10 pounds

Schedule Requirements :

Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm

Travel Requirements :

Occasional travel to other clinics

Our ideal candidate :

Will be a certified community health worker or peer specialist.

Requirements :

Minimum Requirements :

NAADAC certified peer counselor

Minimum of 2 years of self-attested recovery from a substance use or mental health disorder as well as 2 years of abstinence from illicit drugs and alcohol.

1 year of working in community health or addiction treatment.

Ability to communicate effectively with patients and adapt to individual needs

Ability to communicate effectively within the organization and community agency members

Problem solving and decision-making skills

High degree of accuracy and detail orientation in data entry

Uphold the principles of ethical conduct

A knowledge of substance use disorders and their effects on individuals, families, and communities

Preferred Qualifications :

Candidates may be a licensed substance use disorder professional (SUDP), social worker, community health worker, or primary healthcare worker

Salary : $22 - $24

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