MAT Peer Adherence Worker - Coram

MAT Peer Adherence Worker

Sun River Health provides the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral health services to all who see it, regardless of insurance status and ability to pay, especially for the underserved and vulnerable. Sun River Health is a Federally Qualified, Non-Profit Health Center serving communities in Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia and Westchester County. Sun River Health is seeking a full-time MAT Peer Adherence Worker to join our Coram location.

Summary:

Provides recovery support to reduce barriers of care and shares strategies to improve patient health outcomes. This includes educating patients regarding MAT, HCV, risk reduction, medical and medication adherence. Provides education resources and materials that serve to promote recovery support education on harm reduction, MAT, Naloxone, and treatment. Provides Harm reduction and opioid overdose and prevention training and support.

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay Range: $20.00 - $23.13 per hour

Sign-On Bonus: $1,500 Sign-On Bonus for Eligible External Applicants – Terms and Conditions Apply.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Uses Harm reduction strategies to engage new patients, provide recovery support, and support in the case of overdose.
• Has knowledge of community resources and links patients to recovery supports and community services.
• Understanding of and compliance with all HIPPA, OASAS, MAT, and other health-related legal policies and procedures, as well as internal Sun River Health Center policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates an understanding of harm reduction principles and has respect for everyone's unique path to recovery.
• Facilitates Naloxone, Fentanyl test strip, Xylazine test strip, and harm reduction training for staff, patients, and the community.
• Assists patient with completing recovery support plans.
• Participate in clinical meetings, quality improvement, case conferences, staff meetings, and supervision.
• Ability to complete electronic and written forms and reports in an accurate and timely manner.
• Participates in ongoing training, supervision, and professional development opportunities.
• Provides health education and adherence support to patients.

Requirements:

• Minimum Education:
  
  High School Diploma/GED
• Preferred Education:
  
  Associate's degree, Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA)
• Minimum Work-Related
  
  Experience:
  
  1 year

About Sun River Health

Sun River Health has a rich history of providing quality, affordable health care to communities in need. Founded in the early 1970s by four African American women in Peekskill, New York, the organization was established to address the lack of accessible health services in their community. With the help of a small federal grant, the first Sun River Health site opened its doors in 1975.

Over the years, Sun River Health has grown into a comprehensive Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) system with over 50 locations, serving more than 250,000 patients across the Hudson Valley, New York City and Long Island. Our exceptional primary care practitioners, specialists and support staff are dedicated to delivering high-quality care to all individuals, regardless of their ability to pay.

In December 2018, Sun River Health expanded its reach by merging with Brightpoint Health, an FQHC network offering integrated medical, behavioral and social support services in New York City. This merger allowed us to enhance our services and continue our mission under the unified name of Sun River Health.

Our Culture

At Sun River Health, we believe in fostering a culture of wellness, inclusivity and recognition. Our Workforce Wellness Program promotes staff wellness through ongoing challenges and activities, encouraging participation and rewarding…