Recovery Coach

The Recovery Coach provides support and training to youth in a short-term, sub-acute crisis stabilization unit. Responsible for developing and implementing intervention strategies, as well as leading individual and group support classes to assist in recovery. Provides education, empowerment, and support to the individuals in the unit. Collects data and provides accurate documentation in accordance with regulatory standards. Provides crisis intervention services as needed.

• Provide individualized support and training services to youth meeting criteria for the Crisis Stabilization Unit to promote recovery and reduce reliance on more restrictive inpatient services.
• Under supervision of the Program Manager and Recovery Counselor, develop and implement intervention strategies through individualized service plans. Lead individual and group training classes to assist in recovery.
• Collect and maintain data and provide accurate documentation appropriate to the needs of individuals served in accordance with all regulatory and Licensure standards while complying with confidentiality regulations.
• Provide case management services to individuals who meet eligibility criteria for the Crisis Stabilization Unit; determining needs and developing treatment goals based upon assessment.
• Assist Program Manager in coordination of service delivery to ensure individuals receive effective and appropriate treatment; make referrals and provide advocacy as needed.
• Actively participate in meetings such as supervision and staffing meetings, and committees as assigned; utilizing these meetings for active problem solving and to enhance a team approach to decision making.
• Assist the Program Manager as needed with discharge planning, including liaison and crisis services, referrals, discharge summaries, medication procedures, and follow-up services.
• Provide crisis intervention and emergency case management services when necessary, following MRCSB crisis procedures.

• Complete such other job tasks as assigned by supervisor.

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of mental health, substance abuse, and intellectual/developmental difficulties symptomology.
• Knowledge of treatment modalities and case management approaches, such as service coordination, behavior management, independent living skills training, supportive counseling, family education, and discharge planning.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention strategies and procedures.
• Ability to implement and lead individual and group training sessions, focusing on increasing recovery and self-determination.
• Knowledge of mental health, intellectual/developmental difficulties, and substance abuse confidentiality guidelines.

Bachelor’s degree in human services field required. Knowledge of mental illness/substance abuse symptomology and experience working with individuals with mental health and substance abuse disabilities.

A "Qualified mental health professional" means a person who has (i) completed, at a minimum, a bachelor's degree.

After hire, the candidate must complete the required approved training and education pathways for QMHP-T and QMHPs, including registration with the Virginia Department of Health Professions Board of Counseling.

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