Peer Recovery Coach Job Bluefield area,West Virginia USA,Healthcare

This position serves as a personal guide, and liaison for individuals with substance use disorders identified in WVU Medicine affiliated treatment settings. The recovery coach supports patients by assisting them with identifying treatment needs, developing, maintaining, and monitoring individualized treatment plans, and supporting patients to remain in treatment. The recovery coach’s duties include providing outreach, support, recovery check-ups on site in treatment settings, in the community and functioning as part of a treatment team.

Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Completion of state or nationally recognized Peer Recovery Support Specialist Certification training within 90 days of hire date.
Peer Recovery Certification issued by state board where services are provided within one (1) year of hire:

WV: Substance Use Disorder Peer Recovery Certification (PRSS-SUD) through the West Virginia Certification Board for Addiction and Prevention Professionals (WVCBAPP)

MD: Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) through the Maryland Addiction & Behavioral-Health Professionals Certification Board

State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas

Preferred Qualifications EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

Valid Driver’s License
Certificate of completion of the CCAR Recovery Coaching in the Emergency Department.
Active participation in the recovery for two or more years and current active attendance at community recovery meetings.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Work actively with patients with Substance Use Disorders identified in WVU Medicine treatment settings Help link patients to outpatient treatment.
Provide mentoring through life-experience to individuals experiencing substance use problems.
Meet face to face with individuals and identified support persons in person and/or by phone, at a frequency and format requested and agreed upon by the individual.
Develop individualized plans with patients and monitor those wellness plans during meetings.
Provide information to treatment team to inform treatment decision making.
Link patients to available resources, including, but not limited to: continuing education/professional development, safe housing, recovery supports, self- help groups, substance abuse and mental health services, sobriety meetings, and medical/health facilities.
Serve as a liaison to the patient’s formal and informal supports, including but not limited to: their referral source, family members, client sponsors, treatment providers, and other supporters.
Maintain working relationships with WVU Medicine treatment staff and other agencies or institutions in order provide awareness of recovery as a reality and the availability of recovery coaching.
Assist patients in crisis situations involving social, emotional, health, and other problems.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
Ability to lift, push or pull 10-15 pounds.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Able to wear latex or vinyl gloves, with frequent changes and hand washing. Able to tolerate working with and around noxious odors.
May be scheduled to work various shifts based on departmental and patient needs. May be required to travel between facilities/buildings. Work may be performed in acute hospital setting.
May be exposed to virus, disease, and infection from patients and specimens in working environment. May be exposed to traumatic situations including psychiatric crisis, physical injuries and death.

Skills And Abilities

Knowledge of treatment resources including a working knowledge of the 12-Step Fellowships.
Ability to comply with WVU Medicine, WVU Research Corporation, UHA, and Department of…