Peer Recovery Coach PRN

General Summary of Position

MedStar Health is looking for an Peer Recovery Coach PRN to join our team at our St Mary's Hospital!

The Peer Recovery Coach provides non-clinical services intended to aid patients in establishing recovery from high risk of dependent alcohol and drug use problems. Works with a team at a MedStar Health Facility that provides peer support and motivation to encourage patients who are seeking treatment for alcohol or drug dependency and addiction issues. Assists in completing referrals to treatment services and developing service plans to promote successful linkage to treatment services. Services will be provided in the MedStar Health Facility with appropriate follow-up.

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Primary Duties:

• Acts as a peer support throughout the hospitalization and post-discharge as appropriate to facilitate attainment of goals.
• Acts as a resource to other clinical team members on recovery support.
• Assist patient and family with understanding how to utilize these community services.
• Assists patients in linking to community support services and substance treatment services including securing appointment and transportation.
• Attends required staff and other meetings.
• 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 as requested even if patient does not screen positive.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 1-2 years of professional experience working in a recovery program required
• Actively engaged in his/her own recovery program with a minimum of three years demonstrated personal recovery and sustained abstinence from alcohol and/or drug use with no relapses required
• Certified Peer Recovery Specialist - CPRS Certified Peer Recovery Coach required OR
• Certified Peer Specialist required