Certified Recovery Peer Advocate

About the Company

At Nao Medical, we're revolutionizing healthcare by blending cutting-edge technology with heartfelt, personalized care. Over the past 13 years, we've proudly served more than a million New Yorkers at our various locations. Our mission is simple: through our multi-specialty practice, we provide accessible, quality care tailored to each patient's needs. We're breaking down barriers, championing health equity, and delivering value-based care to create healthier communities.

Job Summary
As a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA), you will play a crucial role in supporting individuals through their recovery journey, drawing from your own lived experiences and professional training. You will provide non-clinical support to individuals facing substance use challenges, helping them navigate their recovery plans, develop coping strategies, and connect with essential community resources.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide non-clinical crisis support, particularly after hospitalization or incarceration.

• Educate individuals about various recovery methods and support them in choosing the most effective path.
• Accompany clients to medical and other essential appointments, ensuring they receive the care they need.
• Raise awareness about and link participants to social services, benefits, and recovery supports.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to offer holistic, client-centered care.
• Conduct assessments and facilitate groups focused on substance abuse, dependency, and dual disorder services.
• Utilize evidence-based practices like motivational interviewing to support individuals at different stages of change.
• Assist in the development of relapse prevention and crisis diversion plans.
• Provide ongoing recovery education and counseling to individuals and their families.
• Engage in transitional support, especially for individuals moving from institutions like hospitals or rehab to their homes.
• Maintain compliance with all organizational policies and participate in the development of procedures and EBP group curriculums.

• Conduct office duties and wellness activities as required.

Job Requirements

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• New York Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) required.
• International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium (IC-RC) exam.
• At least 1 year of work experience after receiving CRPA certification.
• Complete 50 hours of required training (advocacy, mentoring and education, recovery wellness support, ethical responsibility, and Medication Supported Recovery (MSR)).
• Complete at least 500 hours of related volunteer or work experience.

• Bilingual Spanish Preferred

Schedule Requirements:

• Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Lived Experience: Personal experience with substance use and recovery, with the ability to draw from this experience to support others.

• Crisis Intervention: Strong ability to provide non-clinical crisis support, particularly during periods of high stress or transition.
• Motivational Interviewing: Proficiency in motivational interviewing techniques to engage individuals and encourage positive behavior change.
• Knowledge of Recovery Models: In-depth understanding of various recovery models, including abstinence-based and harm reduction approaches.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Advocacy Skills: Strong advocacy abilities to assist clients in navigating healthcare, social services, and legal systems.
• Cultural Competence: Ability to work effectively with diverse populations, demonstrating respect and sensitivity to cultural differences.
• Team Collaboration: Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team, with a collaborative approach to client care.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational abilities to manage multiple clients, appointments, and documentation requirements.
• Resilience and Patience: Ability to remain calm and patient in challenging situations, offering consistent support to clients throughout their recovery journey.
• Ethical Practice: Adherence to ethical guidelines and the ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.

• Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries with staff and clients.

Benefits:

• Fully Remote

• Paid Time Off

• Family Medical Leave, PFL, and DBL

• 401(k), and 401(k) matching

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

• Basic Life Insurance

• Complementary Health Visits at Nao Medical

• Enjoy an annual CME allowance of $1,000

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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