Peer Recovery Support Coordinator

Job Description - PEER RECOVERY SUPPORT COORDINATOR (T240485)

PEER RECOVERY SUPPORT COORDINATOR - ( T240485 )

Description

Peer Recovery Support Coordinator

University of Alabama at Birmingham

The Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking a Peer Recovery Support Coordinator to support its Emergency Department-based Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) program. This position provides recovery support services to patients presenting to the Emergency Department with substance use disorders and assists with connecting patients to Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) and community-based recovery resources. The position works closely with Emergency Medicine providers, nurses, case managers, and program staff to improve patient engagement and recovery outcomes.

To coordinate peer services and provide guidance and support to the Peer Recovery Support Specialists and to serve as a liaison between the Recovery Support Services Team and treatment staff.

To work with substance abuse and/or other mental health related program participants in groups and/or on a one-on-one basis to provide advocacy and personal coaching/mentoring.

Maintains group and/or individual supportive interaction with participants, their families and social supports. Facilitates recovery support groups as assigned. Assists case managers in directing clients to available resources in the community to promote community integration. Prepares clients for the challenges they will face. Transports clients to various community entities as deemed necessary by case manager or program administrator.

Coordinates peer services and provides guidance and support to the Peer Recovery Support Specialists and serves as a liaison between the Recovery Support Services team.

Assists in the orientation process for patients who are new to the substance abuse program or other mental health related programs..

Maintains group and individual supportive interaction with patients as assigned.

Informs staffing team, case managers, counselors, program administrators, on patients’ strengths, accomplishments and obstacles in relation to their recovery goals.

Provides education and advocacy within the community and agency that promotes awareness of substance abuse disorders while reducing misconceptions, prejudice and discrimination.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Ability to encourage and persuade people

Ability to train others

Ability to mentor others

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to work independently

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Provide one-on-one recovery support, advocacy, and mentoring to patients presenting to the Emergency Department with Substance Use Disorders, including Opioid Use Disorder (OUD).

Collaborate with Emergency Medicine physicians, nurses, social workers, and case management staff to support patient care and recovery planning.

Assist with identifying, engaging, and linking patients to Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) services and community-based recovery resources.

Conduct follow-up outreach to encourage patient engagement with recovery services and treatment plans.

Document patient encounters and recovery support activities in the electronic medical record (EMR) system.

Participate in departmental meetings, program activities, and grant-related initiatives as required.

Conduct all activities in accordance with applicable protocols, policies, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.

Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) through the Alabama Department of Mental Health or equivalent certification.

Nationally Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (NCPRSS) preferred.

Lived experience…