Emergency Department Peer Recovery Lead

UAB Medicine

University (FL)

Presencial

USD 25.000 - 33.000

Jornada completa

14 días+

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Descripción de la vacante

University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks a Peer Recovery Support Coordinator to support its Emergency Department-based OUD program. The role provides recovery coaching, connects patients to MOUD and community resources, and coordinates with ED staff to improve engagement and outcomes.

Responsibilities include guiding Peer Recovery Support Specialists, mentoring teammates, and documenting encounters in the EMR.

Formación

Must be able 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.
Strong conflict resolution and interpersonal skills.
Effective written and verbal communication.

Responsabilidades

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.