Peer Recovery Coach

General Summary of Position

MedStar Health is looking for

an

AMHC Peer Recovery Coach

join

our

team

at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center!

The AMHC Peer Recovery Coach (PRC) provides non-clinical services intended to aid patients in

establishing

recovery from

high risk

of

dependent

alcohol and drug use problems. The Peer Recovery Coach will work as part of the Emergency Department team to provide peer support and motivation to encourage patients who are seeking treatment for alcohol or drug dependency and addiction issues. The Peer Recovery Coach will

assist

in completing referrals to treatment services and developing service plans to promote successful linkage to treatment services. Services will be provided in the Emergency Department with

appropriate follow-up

Join

one

of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro

re

gion,

also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next

great career

move!

Prima

y Duties :

Services include peer assessment, intervention and support to patients and their families. Conducts brief interventions to patients that screen positive for alcohol and / or drug use.

Identifies

patient's history of drug / alcohol use, treatment history, motivation to change behavior and other needs for community support services.

Identifies

patient's readiness to change and use motivational interviewing techniques and other communication skills to support a plan for reducing or

eliminating

harmful drug and / or alcohol use.

Assist

patients

and family with understanding how to

utilize

these community services.

Assists

patients in linking to community support services and substance treatment services including securing

appointments

and transportation.

Acts as peer support throughout the hospitalization and post-discharge, as

appropriate to

attain

goals. Provides family

members

with recovery support materials. Provides telephone outreach to patients to

assist

with linkages and continued peer support. Models coping techniques and self- help strategies.

Maintains

current knowledge and gains new knowledge. Participates in

training

to con

tinually gain new skills. Attends required staff and other meetings. Completes required documentation and other reports.

Works effectively within and between departments. Works with ED staff and social

workers

to

identify

community support services. Acts as a resource to other clinical team members on recovery support. Consults with nursing staff, social work as

requested

, even if patient does not screen positive. Notifies patient's nurse before visiting the patient. Telephones treatment providers

to verify

patient showed up for appointment; and follow up by telephone with any patient that misses an appointment.

Qualifications :

High School Diploma or GED.

1-2 years of professional experience working in a recovery program.

Actively engaged in his / her own recovery program for at least three years showed personal recovery and sustained abstinence from alcohol and / or drug use with no relapses.

Cert

ified

Peer Recovery Specialist

or Certified Peer Recovery Coach.

This position has a hiring range of $19.17 - $33.08