Peer Recovery Coach & Advocate

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks a Peer Support Specialist to provide advocacy, coaching, and mentoring to participants in substance abuse and mental health programs. You will join the case management team and work with clinicians to promote recovery and community integration.

The role involves facilitating group/individual sessions, coordinating referrals to MOUD and psychosocial services, documenting progress, and supporting study recruitment and data dissemination.

Qualifications

• BA/BS behavioral health or psychology preferred
• At least two years related experience as a peer support specialist in addiction
• Certified as a peer support specialist by ADMH OR NAADAC/NCPRSS
• Must obtain certification within one year from date of hire

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one advocacy and personal coaching/mentoring to patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) after discharge
• Interact with physicians and study team to support peer care delivery
• Assist in recruiting/enrolling patients in MOUD and psychosocial counseling
• Provide follow-up to motivate patients to access MOUD and community treatment
• Link/refer patients to next addiction programs and clinics for continuity of care
• Attend study-related team meetings
• Keep good records of peer service
• Enter study-related data

Skills

Advocacy

Mentoring

Teamwork

Independence

Conflict resolution

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

BA or BS behavioral health

High School diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Office equipment

Job description

University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks a Peer Support Specialist to provide advocacy, coaching, and mentoring to participants in substance abuse and mental health programs. You will join the case management team and work with clinicians to promote recovery and community integration.

The role involves facilitating group/individual sessions, coordinating referrals to MOUD and psychosocial services, documenting progress, and supporting study recruitment and data dissemination.