Recovery Coach - Psych CBHC Administration

Cambridge Health Alliance; Malden (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) in Malden seeks a Part Time Peer Recovery Support Specialist to join the CBHC Administration team. The role supports walk-in/urgent care access and coordinates recovery services for patients in a hospital setting.

Shifts include day and evening hours with a total around 23 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years’ sobriety and 5-10 years’ experience in peer recovery support work.
• Experience working with relevant community groups preferred.
• Demonstrated experience working in multicultural and multidisciplinary settings required.
• Experience working as a Recovery Coach in a hospital/ED setting.
• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree desirable.
• Certification: Current Addiction Recovery Coach certification in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts preferred; certification required within one year of employment.
• Bicultural and/or bilingual in the specific cultural/language group of the population/community served in a particular job.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinically-based peer Recovery Support Services.
• Support patient engagement into Recovery Support and addiction treatment.
• Collaborate with care team to identify needs and resources; create a treatment plan.

Skills

Sobriety

Peer recovery support

Multicultural experience

Recovery Coach in hospital/ED

Bilingual/bicultural

Community groups experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree desirable

Addiction Recovery Coach certification

Job description

Location: CHA Malden Care Center
Category: Human and Social Services
Department: Psych - CBHC Administration
Job Type: Part Time (20 Plus Hours Per Week)
Union Name: Non Union

Work Schedule: Day / EveningLength Of Shift(s) In Hours: Two 8 hours shifts and one 7 hour shift
Shift Details: Mondays 10am-6:30pm, Tuesdays 10am-5:30pm, Fri 11:30am-8pm
Hours/Week: 23.00
Weekend Requirements: No
Holiday Requirements: NO
On Call Requirements: NO

Department Description

Exciting opportunity to provide new models of care for walk-in/urgent care access including days, evenings and weekends. The new CHA CBHC Cambridge and Malden program provides behavioral health evaluation, resource referral, and initial treatment services for individuals of all ages.

Under the general supervision of the CBHC urgent care/walk-in service and CBHC clinical staff, provides clinically-based peer Recovery Support Services to:Support patient engagement into Recovery Support and addiction treatmentCollaborate with other members of the care team to identify needs and resources with the patient, family and health care team, create a treatment plan appropriate to the patient’s needs and resources.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3-5 years’ sobriety and 5-10 years’ experience in peer recovery support work
• Experience working with relevant community groups preferred.
• Demonstrated experience working in multicultural and multidisciplinary settings required.
• Experience working as a Recovery Coach in a hospital/Emergency Department setting
• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree desirable
• Certification:Current Addiction Recovery Coach certification in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts preferred; certification required within one year of employment
• Bicultural and/or bilingual in the specific cultural/language group of the population/community served in a particular job.

Please note that the final offer may vary within the listed Pay Range, based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.

Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.

Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.

At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People.