Hospital-Based Recovery Navigator (Peer Specialist)

Charlotte Behavioral Health Care, Inc.; Punta Gorda (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health Savings Account (HSA) employer

Paid Time Off (PTO)

11 paid holidays

Job summary

CBHC in Punta Gorda, FL is seeking a Peer Specialist to support individuals with mental health or substance use concerns within the hospital system, helping them engage in services after medical treatment. You will provide one-on-one recovery guidance, collaborate with treatment teams, and refer to social services to assist families, manage crises, and promote ongoing recovery.

This role requires a High School diploma, Florida driver license, background check, and strong communication and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with persons with mental health and/or substance use disorders preferred.
• Peer Specialist certification eligible or can obtain within one year of hire date.
• Ability to pass Level II Background clearance, drug test.
• Valid Florida driver’s license, insurance, and safe driving record.
• Dependable transportation.
• Ability to lift at least 10 pounds.
• Ability to reach above shoulder level.
• Moderate manual dexterity.
• Ability move quickly during a crisis.
• Ability to sit and stand for long periods.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle in all driving conditions.
• Able to manage stressful situations and display appropriate work demeanor and boundaries.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service.
• Must maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct, while adhering to agency policies and procedures
• Must have good computer skills in order to enter and retrieve information into an electronic medical record
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Works within the Charlotte County hospital system in the effort to assist individuals identified as having substance use or mental health concerns engage in services following medical treatment.
• Provides practical advice, suggestions, and strategies of recovery to patients as an empowering helper with the perspective of being a recipient of services in the past.
• Provide one-on-one support.
• Work with individuals and families to prevent crisis and promote treatment engagement, while assessing risk ongoing.
• May help individuals deal with addictions and substance use; family, parenting, and marital problems; suicide; stress management; financial issues; and issues associated with aging and mental and emotional health. Must be very familiar with and actively refer to various social services resources in Charlotte and surrounding counties
• Provide hope, support, education, and assist patients in setting recovery goals.
• Provide input, as part of the treatment team, on the patient’s care along with hospital staff
• Employee will work closely with law enforcement, Department of Children and Families, hospital staff and other local, state and federal service providers to coordinate services for individuals determined to be in need.
• Employee will make appropriate internal and external referrals, monitor the implementation of services, and provide support and advocacy for the individual.
• Document in patient record.

Skills

Empathy

Peer support

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

CBHC in Punta Gorda, FL is seeking a Peer Specialist to support individuals with mental health or substance use concerns within the hospital system, helping them engage in services after medical treatment. You will provide one-on-one recovery guidance, collaborate with treatment teams, and refer to social services to assist families, manage crises, and promote ongoing recovery.

This role requires a High School diploma, Florida driver license, background check, and strong communication and