Peer Recovery Navigator

Vipservices; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A behavioral health service provider in New York is seeking a Peer Recovery Navigator to assist patients with behavioral health needs related to Buprenorphine treatment. This role involves conducting outreach, accompanying patients to appointments, and providing support to facilitate their recovery. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, appropriate certifications, and experience with the target population. Bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with the target population and lived experience with Buprenorphine/Suboxone.
• Ability to speak, read and write the English language.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in person outreach to patients having difficulty engaging in behavioral health treatments.
• Document and bill all interactions in the electronic health records (EHR).
• Attend all agency staff meetings and annual in-service as required.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Knowledge of Microsoft systems and programs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CARC or CRPA certification

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction and supervision of a Qualified Health Professional, the Peer Recovery Navigator (PRN), a CARC or CPRA will provide concrete services geared toward assisting patients with behavioral health needs specific to the need for induction of Buprenorphine (Suboxone). The Peer Recovery Navigator will provide peer support to engage the individual on a continuum of care to help achieve and maintain motivation for continuing their care while in recovery from substance use and mental illness.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• Conduct in person outreach to patients having difficulty engaging in behavioral health treatments
• Outreach phone calls and letters
• Accompany patients to treatment related appointments
• Make home or agency related visits
• Promote pro-social behaviors
• Document and bill all interaction recorded in the electronic health records (EHR)
• Adhere to confidential policy and HIPPAA protocol as related to patient’s information/interactions
• Attend all agency staff meetings and annual in-service as required or mandated
• Maintain good working relationships with all agency staff, patients and visitors

Requirements

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or GED

CARC or CRPA

Prior experience working with the target population and lived experience with Buprenorphine/Suboxone

Experience and knowledge of Microsoft systems and programs

Excellent written and oral communication

Ability to speak, read and write the English language

Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

JOB SETTING:

Must possess sight, hearing and digital senses or use prosthesis that will enable the essential functions of the job to be completed.

NOTE:

This description reflects management’s assignment of the essential functions. It does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Tasks are subject to change at any time due to any reasonable but necessary conditions.