Peer Recovery Coach II

About the role

MedStar Health is looking for a certified Peer Recovery Specialist to provide non-clinical services that aid patients in establishing recovery from high-risk dependent alcohol and drug use problems. The Peer Recovery Coach II will work with a team at a MedStar Health Facility, offering peer support and motivation to patients seeking treatment for alcohol or drug dependency and addiction issues. Responsibilities include assisting with referrals to treatment services, developing service plans, and ensuring successful linkage to treatment services. Services are provided within the MedStar Health Facility with appropriate follow-up.

Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses."

Responsibilities

• Act as peer support throughout hospitalization and post-discharge to help patients attain goals.
• Serve as a resource to clinical team members on recovery support.
• Assist patients and families in understanding and utilizing community services.
• Help patients link to community support services and substance treatment services, including securing appointments and transportation.
• Complete required documentation and reports.
• Conduct brief interventions for patients who screen positive for alcohol and/or drug use.
• Consult with nursing staff and social work, even if the patient does not screen positive.
• Identify patient’s history of drug/alcohol use, treatment history, motivation to change behavior, and needs for community support services.
• Assess patient’s readiness to change and use motivational interviewing techniques to support a plan for reducing or eliminating harmful substance use.
• Model coping techniques and self-help strategies.
• Notify the patient’s nurse before visiting the patient.
• Participate in training to continually gain new skills.
• Staff community events and activities as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Peer Recovery Specialist Certification by the State of Maryland or the District of Columbia.
• Related experience as a peer recovery coach.
• Must be actively engaged in your own recovery program with a minimum of three years demonstrated personal recovery and sustained abstinence from alcohol and/or drug use with no relapses.
• Residency within the target population preferred.

Pay

This position has a hiring range of USD $22.48 - USD $39.75 per hour.