Certified Peer Recovery Specialist

Amatus Health; Woodlawn (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Job summary

Amatus Health is seeking a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist to serve as a liaison between clients and clinical staff. You will assist in the intake process, support transportation needs, answer questions, and help clients adjust to the program routine while prioritizing safety.

You will observe changes in condition, report to medical staff, maintain clear communication, support group orientations, and help ensure privacy and respectful treatment in accordance with policies.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• At least 1 year of experience in the mental health field or related coursework preferred.
• Ability to keep patients safe at all times and maintain a professional demeanor.
• Valid driver's license and Peer Recovery Certification required.
• Demonstrates empathy, strong communication and teamwork.
• Commitment to privacy and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain healthy relationships with patients.
• Assist with intake and orientation procedures for new admissions.
• Maintain clear communication during client admissions.
• Complete timely shift reports and checklists at shift end.
• Facilitate orientation groups or meetings with patients.
• De-escalate situations and assist with AMA/ACA patient transitions.
• Monitor patient locations and ensure safety during visits and activities.
• Support transportation needs and coordinate with medical staff as needed.
• Participate in staff meetings and adhere to privacy policies.

Skills

Empathy

Effective communication

De-escalation techniques

Patient safety

Peer Recovery Certification

1+ years mental health experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

A Certified Peer Recovery Specialist is the liaison between client and clinical - whose priority is to assist in providing a safe environment for individuals in recovery. This is more than a job - it could be the beginning of your career!

As a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist you'll assist in the intake process and transportation needs for clients, answer client questions, and help clients adjust to the program routine. You'll observe and report to the medical staff any changes in a client's physical or mental condition and make sure their safety and wellbeing is #1!

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)

Certified Peer Recovery Specialist requires:

• A High School diploma or GED
• 1+ Years experience in Mental Health Field (or corresponding college coursework) - preferable
• Ability and desire to keep patients safe at all times
• Professional demeanor and strong work ethic
• Valid Drivers License
• Peer Recovery Certification

Peer Recovery Specialist Expectations of the role:

• Establish and maintain healthy relationships with the patients.
• Assist with the admission process on new patient admissions and orientation procedures and schedules.
• Maintain constant and clear communication during a client admit.
• Complete timely and accurate shift reports and checklists at the end of each shift.
• Facilitate orientation groups or meetings with patients.
• De-escalate and assist with patients leaving treatment AMA/ACA and other patient problems.
• Know how many patients are on property and where they are at all times by completing que checks.
• Monitor family visits to ensure patient safety.
• Assist the medical department to monitor the patients during "medication pass" times. (if applies)
• Keep all properties and office spaces cleaned. During downtime, ensure the general areas are free of objects and clutter.
• Ensure all properties are maintained and cleaned at all times.
• Participate in all staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Exercise sound professional judgment and seek assistance as necessary to effectively manage patients.
• Protect the privacy of all patient information in accordance with the organization's privacy policies, procedures and practices, as required by federal and state law, and in accordance with general principle of professionalism as a health care provider.

At Amatus Health, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Amatus Health believes that diversity and inclusion among our team is critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from