Inpatient Recovery Support Specialist (Part-Time)

Valley Forge Medical Center; Harley Corners (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Valley Forge Medical Center is seeking a part-time Peer Support Specialist to engage patients in inpatient treatment, provide recovery coaching, and coordinate post-discharge follow-up. The role involves collaboration with clinical teams, documentation in EMR, and facilitation of group activities within the unit.

Requirements include a High School diploma and Peer Support certification, with one year of experience in addiction or mental healthcare preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: One year in addiction treatment or mental healthcare preferred.
• Peer Support certification necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer-based recovery support, coaching and encouragement.
• Collaborate with clinical staff and document progress in EMR.
• Engage community and facilitate small group activities.
• Escort patients to appointments and coordinate transportation.
• Conduct post-discharge callbacks to track recovery progress.

Skills

Recovery support

Active listening

Group facilitation

Relapse prevention

Co-occurring disorders awareness

Education

High school diploma

Peer Support certification

Tools

EMR experience

Job description

Valley Forge Medical Center is seeking a part-time Peer Support Specialist to engage patients in inpatient treatment, provide recovery coaching, and coordinate post-discharge follow-up. The role involves collaboration with clinical teams, documentation in EMR, and facilitation of group activities within the unit.

Requirements include a High School diploma and Peer Support certification, with one year of experience in addiction or mental healthcare preferred.