Peer Recovery Coach

University of Maryland Medical System; La Plata (MD); On-site; USD 23,419 - 30,954; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center in Maryland is seeking a Peer Recovery Coach to provide non-clinical support in the Emergency Department. You will encourage patients toward treatment and assist with referrals and service planning to promote successful linkage to care.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and personal recovery of at least three years, with the ability to work with diverse patients and coordinate with partner agencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Active personal recovery for at least three years preferred.
• Ability to relate to patients and health professionals.
• Ability to read, interpret documents and write routine reports.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Demonstrated confidentiality and professional discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-clinical peer support to patients in the Emergency Department.
• Assist in completing referrals to treatment services and developing service plans.
• Promote linkage to treatment services with appropriate follow-up.
• Collaborate with ED team and partner agencies to support recovery goals.

Skills

Patient rapport

Communication

Reading/writing reports

Basic computer skills

Confidentiality

Diversity awareness

Willingness to learn

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

3+ years in recovery (personal)

Tools

None

Job description

Job Requirements

University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center (UM CRMC) is located in the heart of Charles County, providing comprehensive primary and specialty care services to one of the fastest growing counties in Maryland and surrounding jurisdictions. Generations of families have been born in this community hospital and continue to trust the staff with their health and safety. UM Charles Regional has provided excellence in acute health care and preventive services in Charles County and the surrounding communities for more than 80 years. We are proud to be a part of the UMMS network.

Position Summary

Functioning under minimal supervision, the Peer Recovery Coach provides non-clinical services intended to aid patients in establishing recovery from high risk of dependent alcohol and drug use problems. The Peer Recovery Coach will work as part of the Emergency Department team to provide peer support and motivation to encourage patients who are seeking treatment for alcohol or drug dependency and addiction issues. The Peer Recovery Coach will assist in completing referrals to treatment services and developing service plans to promote successful linkage to treatment services. Services will be provided in the Emergency Department with appropriate follow-up.

Work Experience

High school diploma or GED required; A candidate actively engaged in his/her own recovery program with a minimum of three years demonstrated personal recovery and sustained abstinence from alcohol and/or drug use is preferred.

Qualified Candidate Will Have

• Ability to relate to patients and health professionals.
• Ability to develop professional working relationships with partner agencies.
• Ability to read, interpret documents and write routine reports.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Demonstrated patience and tact when dealing with patients, families, and other staff, to integrate Continuous Quality Improvement principles for service and organization work improvements.
• Ability to work with people of all social, economic, and cultural backgrounds; be flexible, open-minded and adaptable to change.
• Ability to develop collaborative relationships with physicians, families, patients, interdisciplinary team and other community agencies.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn and an interest in acquiring new skills.
• The ability to ensure the confidentiality and rights of all patient and departmental documents is required.
• To quality for this position, the candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• The candidate must be actively engaged in his/her own recovery program with a minimum of three years demonstrated personal recovery and sustained abstinence from alcohol and/or drug use.

Benefits

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

• Pay Range: $17.00-$22.47