What are the responsibilities and job description for the MAT Peer Adherence Worker position at Sun River Health?
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
· Uses Harm reduction strategies to engage new patients, provide recovery support, and support in the case of overdose.
· Has knowledge of community resources and links patients to recovery supports and community services.
· Understanding of and compliance with all HIPPA, OASAS, MAT, and other health-related legal policies and procedures, as well as internal Sun River Health Center policies and procedures.
· Demonstrates an understanding of harm reduction principles and has respect for everyone’s unique path to recovery.
· Facilitates Naloxone, Fentanyl test strip, Xylazine test strip, and harm reduction training for staff, patients, and the community.
· Assists patient with completing recovery support plans.
· Participate in clinical meetings, quality improvement, case conferences, staff meetings, and supervision.
· Ability to complete electronic and written forms and reports in an accurate and timely manner.
· Participates in ongoing training, supervision, and professional development opportunities.
· Provides health education and adherence support to patients.
Minimum Education: High School Diploma/GED
Preferred Education: Associate’s degree, Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA)
Salary Range: $16- 19.25
ABOUT US
Sun River Health is a network of 43 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) providing primary, dental, pediatric, OB-GYN, and behavioral health care to over 245,000 patients annually. With a dedicated staff of 2,000 doctors, nurses, and health care professionals, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, affordable care to those who need it most. Sun River Health started in 1975 when four African American mothers spearheaded efforts to open our first health center in Peekskill, New York to deliver accessible, high-quality, affordable services to patients in need – no matter their race, religion, income, or insurance status. Today, after 45 years of service, Sun River Health is still delivering on that promise to communities across the Hudson Valley, New York City, and Long Island.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Responsibilities:
Relation to Mission
The mission of Sun River Health is to increase access to comprehensive primary and preventive health care and to improve the health status of our community, especially for the underserved and vulnerable.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Sun River Health provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual preference, or non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap or disability in each aspect of the human resources function.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.
Job Responsibilities
The following statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. Sun River Health may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.
Salary : $16 - $19
