Location: Washington,DC, USA
General Summary of Position
MedStar Health is looking foraPeer Recovery Coachtojoinourteamat MedStar Washington Hospital Center!
ThePeer Recovery Coachprovidesnon-clinical services intended to aid patients inestablishingrecovery fromhigh riskofdependentalcohol and drug use problems. Works with a team at MedStar Washingtonthatprovidespeer support and motivation to encourage patients who are seeking treatment for alcohol or drug dependency and addiction issues.Assistsin completing referrals to treatment services and developing service plans to promote successful linkage to treatment services. Services will be provided at MedStar Washingtonwithappropriate follow-up; andthe patient'snurse must be notified before visiting the patient.
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Primary Duties:
Acts as peer support throughout the hospitalization and post-discharge, asappropriate toattaingoals.Acts as a resource to other clinical team members on recovery support.Assistspatients in linking to community support services and substance treatment services including securingappointmentsand transportation.Assistspatientsandfamilieswith understanding how toutilizecommunityservices.
Completes required documentation and other reports. Conducts brief interventions to patients that screen positive for alcohol and/or drug use. Consults with nursing staff, social work asrequested, even if patient does not screen positive.
Identifiespatient's history of drug/alcohol use, treatment history, motivation to change behavior and other needs for community support services.Identifiespatient's readiness to change and use motivational interviewing techniques and other communication skills to support a plan for reducing oreliminatingharmful drug and/or alcohol use.
Models coping techniques and self-help strategies. Participates intrainingto continually gain new skills. 13. Provides family members with recovery support materials. Provides telephone outreach to patients toassistwith linkages and continued peer support.
Telephones treatment providers to verify patient showed up foran appointment; and follow-up by telephone with any patient that misses an appointment. Works with the Emergency Department staff and socialworkerstoidentifycommunity support services. Attends required staff and other meetings.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED.
1-2 years professional experience working in a recovery program.
Actively engaged in own recovery program with at least three yearsdemonstratedpersonal recovery and sustained abstinence from alcohol and/or drug use with no relapses.
Certified Peer Recovery Coach or Certified Peer Specialist.
This position has a hiring range of $19.17 - $33.08