Job Description
Job Description
Patient Recovery Coordinator
We offer competitive salaries, a full benefits package, Paid Time Off, and opportunities for professional growth.
Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a growing leader in addiction treatment services. We provide care across the nation touching the lives of more than 30,000 patients daily. Our mission is to remove all barriers to recovery and transform individuals, families, and communities with treatment that works. Our employees believe we are creating a better world where lives and communities are made whole again through comprehensive treatment.
As the Patient Recovery Coordinator , you will be responsible for supporting others in recovery from substance use disorder; serving as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator to recovering individuals to help prevent relapse and promote long-term recovery; and representing Pinnacle Treatment Services in a positive and professional manner. The Patient Recovery Coordinator will demonstrate an ability to share personal recovery experiences and develop appropriate and authentic peer-to-peer relationships. This role must understand and have respect for everyone's unique path to recovery. The Patient Recovery Coordinator will coordinate care with referral sources to assist patients in maintaining recovery.
Requirements :
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Peer Support Certification required by the state in which the facility operates
- CPR / MANDT certification – updated as required.
- Personal Attestation of one year in recovery from substance use disorder.
- Valid Driver’s license and ability to travel up to 10% locally
- Successfully complete, maintain, and submit to the department documentation of a minimum of six (6) hours of related training or education in each subsequent year
Preferred
Associate or bachelor’s degree in one of the behavioral science disciplines from an accredited college or university.One (1) year of experience working in a behavioral health setting.Responsibilities :
Assist patients in overcoming barriers to treatment.Patient Recovery Coordinator supports recovery by providing support, assistance, encouragement, advocation, and modeling behavior.Assist patients with building social skills that will empower and enhance integration opportunities and teach self-advocacy skills that support success within the community, through group facilitation.Provide education to patients on how to identify and work through negative self-talk and ways to overcome fears.Provide education to patients around wellness management and recovery skills.Document in EMR, as necessary.Documents in patients record timely, accurately, and appropriately.Complete all general shift reports and documentation for your shift prior to the end of the shift, ensuring all documentation is signed.Assist in monitoring and maintaining the safety and security of the patients and the facility in collaboration with teammates.Recognize that patient safety is a top priority by conducting safety checks, ensuring these checks are conducted at intervals in accordance with individualizedSupervision guidelines (e.g., 15-minute checks, 1-hour checks, etc.).Search patients for contraband and manage the patient's valuables and belongings.Perform periodic inspections of patient rooms and the transitional living facility.Working with the facility leadership team to develop corrective action plans to address problems / concerns as needed.Perform random drug screens as needed.Assist with AMA identification and interventions.Arrange referrals to other agencies and resources in the community when appropriate, updating aftercare plan in coordination with Discharge Coordinator.Provide support to clients as challenges arise from everyday activities.Conducts new orientation programming as scheduled, educating patients around community and natural supports, and how to utilize these in the recovery process.Listen attentively with respect, acceptance, and encouragement.Lend unique insight into substance use disorders and what makes recovery possible.Attend team meetings and complete all training courses timely as required.Other duties as assigned.Benefits :
18 days PTO (Paid Time Off)401k with company matchCompany-sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities.Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability and accident insurance.Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP)Discounted tuition and scholarships through Capella University.Join our team. Join our mission.
