Peer Specialist/Recovery Coach

About us

We are professional and agile with a goal to advocate for mental health and addiction medicine care. We hope to help patients manage an optimal lifestyle under medication treatment and support therapy.

Our work environment includes:

• Work-from-home days
• Casual work attire
• Flexible working hours
• Safe work environment
• Lively atmosphere

As a substance use peer specialist/recovery coach, you will be responsible for providing support and assistance to patients in navigating the healthcare system. Your main duties will include:

Role:

Navigates patients through non-medical and medical issues

Qualifications:

Individual must meet at least one of the following:

• An individual with a baccalaureate (BA) degree and two (2) years of lived experience;
• An individual with an associate’s degree and four (4) years of lived experience

Qualities:

• Harm-reduction approach to assisting patients with Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
• Ability to use computer systems, computer literacy, and knowledge of word processing
• Interest/proficiency in working with marginalized populations
• Ability to interact with patients in a culturally relatable manner
• Respect for patient confidentiality and privacy
• Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing

General Responsibilities:

• Conduct initial assessments, introduce patients to treatment programs, serve as the primary coach for their clients, and maintain ongoing contact with their patients
• Assist with access to other services such as financial counseling, primary care, mental health services, social services, and residential treatment facilities
• Light office work

Specific Tasks:

• Become knowledgeable with the continuum of care, as well as all substance use treatment services, providers, and advocacy agencies within the defined service area
• Assist with identification of patients with a substance use or co-occurring mental health disorders and to receive referrals of eligible patients
• Maintain up-to-date information about the effects of various substances, withdrawal symptoms, and treatment options in order to effectively educate and counsel patients
• Promote harm-reduction strategies based on clients’ goals/preferences and circumstance
• Use motivational interviewing techniques to communicate with patients in a respectful, culturally appropriate, non-judgmental manner
• Should also be available for any activities that support their role

To excel in this role, you should possess the following skills:

• Case management: Ability to effectively manage and coordinate patient cases
• Medical records: Proficiency in maintaining and organizing medical records
• HIPAA: Understanding of patient privacy laws and regulations
• Behavioral health: Understanding of mental health conditions and treatment options

If you are a compassionate individual with excellent communication skills and a passion for helping others, we would love to hear from you. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our patients.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Medical Specialty:

• Addiction Medicine
• Psychiatry

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Patient care: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Township of Brick, NJ 08723 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Township of Brick, NJ 08723

Salary : $19 - $22