Emergency Department Recovery Coach — Peer Support

experiencedAlliedHealth; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Peer Recovery Coach to support patients in recovery from substance use within the ED MOUD team. This non-clinical role focuses on screening, motivation for change, goal setting, and warm hand-offs to community care while collaborating with hospital staff.

Responsibilities include coordinating linkage to outpatient treatment, advocating for patients, and providing follow-up after discharge to overcome barriers to care in MUSC Charleston and other

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field preferred.
• actively engaged in own recovery with minimum 3 years abstinence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and screen ED patients for problematic substance use and conduct brief interventions.
• Facilitate linkage to outpatient treatment and coordinate with ED team for referrals.
• Provide post-discharge contact within 48 hours to address barriers to transitions of care.
• Act as patient advocate to reduce stigma and support recovery resources.
• Attend required meetings and complete documentation and reports.

Skills

Peer support

Interpersonal skills

Motivational interviewing

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's in Human Services preferred

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

The Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Peer Recovery Coach to support patients in recovery from substance use within the ED MOUD team. This non-clinical role focuses on screening, motivation for change, goal setting, and warm hand-offs to community care while collaborating with hospital staff.

Responsibilities include coordinating linkage to outpatient treatment, advocating for patients, and providing follow-up after discharge to overcome barriers to care in MUSC Charleston and other