Peer Mentor - Medical

CKF Addiction Treatment; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Partial employer-paid health insurance

Retirement plan contributions up to 4%

Job summary

CKF Addiction Treatment seeks a Vice President of Medical & Strategic Partnerships to lead clinical service delivery and partner development. The role focuses on mentoring staff, coordinating SUD services across hospital settings, and advancing recovery-based treatment planning.

The position requires extensive experience in addiction care, strong communication, and the ability to navigate complex clinical environments with confidentiality and professionalism.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• KCPM Certification or willingness to obtain.
• 1 year minimum demonstrated personal recovery experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical services to patients in acute alcohol/drug intoxication.
• Serve as mentor, advocate and motivator for patients in recovery.
• Collaborate with hospital staff to improve patient management.
• Coordinate Substance Use Disorder services across departments and hospital settings.
• Develop and implement clinical strategies to increase patient engagement in treatment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Professionalism and confidentiality

Customer service

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

KCPM Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Vice President of Medical & Strategic Partnerships

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• 1 year minimum demonstrated personal recovery experience
• KCPM Certification or willingness to obtain

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year experience in SUD treatment facility

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at time stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.
• Ability to always maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Position Summary:

This position provides direct clinical services to patients presenting and/or admitted to a medical facility for acute alcohol/drug intoxication. Sharing their own lived experience of recovery from substance use, they serve as a mentor, advocate, and motivator for patients working toward achieving long-term recovery. The Peer Mentor works as a member of the addiction health care team, engaging patients in recovery planning, treatment services, and follow-up care.

Essential Job Functions:

• Complete clinical screening, evaluation, placement of patients, and discharge/transition plans.
• Coordinate clinical services to minimize hospital utilization and maximize treatment engagement.
• Collaborate with hospital staff to improve management of patients.
• Coordinate Substance Use Disorder services provided to Emergency Services Department and additional areas of hospital as needed.
• Assist with planning and implementing clinical strategies for the patients stay in acute care settings.
• Plan and implement clinical strategies and resources to achieve increased engagement of patients in treatment services.
• Identify and coordinate the care planning for high utilizers of acute services and develop interventions to encourage utilization from Emergency Services to community-based services.
• Interview patients, review records, and confer with other professionals to evaluate condition of patients.
• Counsel patients to assist them in overcoming alcohol and drug dependency.
• Counsel family members on how to cope and provide support for the patient, the impact dependency has on their lives and counsel when in crisis as needed.
• Refer patients to appropriate services as needed such as detoxification, medical evaluation and treatment, social services, and recovery resources.
• Maintain contact on a regular basis with referral sources.
• Monitor conditions of patients to evaluate success of therapy and adapt treatment as needed.
• Maintain patient files and keep prepared for site visits.
• Understand and implement all TAP 21 Addiction Counseling Competencies.
• Participate in utilization review activities as required.
• Comply with all CKF policies and procedures and related clinical licensure standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Based on an 8-hour day

• Sit - Continuously - 5.5 - 8 hrs daily
• Stand - Continuously - 5.5 - 8 hrs daily
• Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs. - Occasionally - .25 - 2.5 hrs daily
• Walk - Frequently - 2.5 - 5.5 hrs daily
• Reach Above - Occasionally - .25 - 2.5 hrs daily
• Bend/Stoop - Occasionally - .25 - 2.5 hrs daily
• Use of hands - Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally - .25 - 2.5 hrs daily
• Use of hands - Fine Manipulation - Continuously - 5.5 - 8 hrs daily
• Stress Level - Medium

PHI Access Level:

Level 2 – This position will have regular access to patient records, no access to employee medical information.

Clinical environment with moderate noise level.

Competitive benefits with partial employer paid contributions for health insurance and up to 4% for retirement plans.