Certified Peer Recovery Specialist

6 days ago

Frederick Maryland, United States Concerted Care Group (CCG) Full time
Job Title: Certified Peer Recovery Specialist - Addiction Treatment

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist to join our team at Concerted Care Group (CCG). As a Peer Recovery Specialist, you will provide peer recovery support services to individuals with substance use disorders, helping them to achieve and maintain long-term recovery.

Responsibilities:

  • Establish authentic peer-to-peer relationships with patients enrolled in our addiction treatment services, providing recovery education and support as they move through the various phases of recovery.
  • Facilitate weekly peer support groups that promote self-advocacy and allow patients to express their point of view, share experiences, and communicate their preferences.
  • Collaborate with our program's leadership, providers, and support staff to develop a culture where patients' perspectives and experiences are respected and understood.
  • Facilitate the development of a self-directed recovery plan that assists patients in identifying their strengths and recovery goals for opioid addiction.
  • Actively identify and support linkages to community resources that support patients' recovery goals and interests.
  • Collaborate with our Center Directors and Clinical Supervisors to develop a peer-informed strategy to provide effective outreach and improve patient recruitment.
  • Participate in planning and implementation activities to ensure that Peer Recovery Support Services are an integral part of our treatment services.
  • Work in collaboration with our Admissions/Intake team to support, monitor, and advocate for patients, promote self-advocacy, and identify barriers during the Intake and Orientation process.
  • Provide peer recovery support services to patients referred who are demonstrating signs of disengagement, a need for enhanced support, or those interested in strengthening their recovery.
  • Communicate effectively with staff, leadership, patients, and the community at large.
  • Document all services in an accurate and timely manner and within standards and regulations required.
  • Ensure that documentation is completed thoroughly and in a timely fashion as indicated by CARF and state standards.
  • Conduct evidence-based programming for prevention and resilient families onsite and virtually.
  • Connect patients and their families with community resources for recovery support.
  • Ensure all patients at risk for overdose complete naloxone training during treatment.
  • Ensure patients complete their routine BAM, SNAP, and/or other assessments.
  • Serve as liaison between Alumni, Clinical Supervisors, Center Directors, and Practice Managers.
  • Meet new patients during their first week of treatment.
  • Expectation is a 70% utilization contact/productivity.
  • Conduct brief 1:1 sessions.
  • Attend Clinical Team Meetings.
  • Facilitate 45-minute, weekly education sessions in-person or via zoom webinar, including topics such as transitioning from IOP to OP, importance of ongoing treatment, building recovery capital, and importance of connecting with recovery support.
  • Calls to patients when they are a no-show to scheduled clinical or medical services to foster re-engagement in the treatment program.
  • Contacts patient Alumni for the first 90 days post-treatment and documents contact.
  • Attends daily IOP groups to support clinical group process, focusing on recovery tools and resources, and demonstrating a lived recovery experience.
  • Maintain a list of Alumni willing to meet patients at sober support meetings.
  • Will provide recovery support by talking with patients struggling with maintaining abstinence or staying in treatment, providing encouragement, motivation, and support.
  • Administers lifesaving NARCAN in the event of an overdose episode. Utilizes CPR/AED in the event of cardiac arrest.
  • Completes continuing education as required to acquire and maintain certification as a Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist. Maintains current, accurate knowledge of trends and issues related to wellness and recovery.
  • Assist in linking patients to community recovery resources.
  • Conduct phone contacts and schedule times to meet with Kolmac patients who reside at sober living homes to assist with providing additional community resources.

Qualifications:

  • A high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Worked for at least 1-year, full-time, or part-time, paid or voluntary work experience.
  • Must understand and respect for everyone's unique path to recovery and must have a working knowledge of the drug and alcohol treatment system and demonstrated commitment to the recovery community.
  • Must have 3 years of continuous abstinence.
  • Licenses and Other Required Credentials: Completed training requirements for a Certified Peer Specialist. Must have a valid driver's license.

We Offer:

  • Competitive Compensation.
  • Full Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision.
  • Life Insurance.
  • 401K.
  • Tuition Reimbursement.
  • Paid Professional Development Time.
  • Student Loan Repayment Program.
  • Paid Vacation Time.
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