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Recovery Specialist, Brockton Behavioral Health Center, 40 Hours (Days/Evenings)
Provide peer recovery support services to patients on the Clinical Stabilization Services unit to facilitate access to SUD treatment and community resources. Act as a motivator and advocate while facilitating weekly recovery support groups and documenting patient encounters in electronic medical records.
Requirements
Requires an Associate's degree with 2 years of healthcare/substance use experience, or a Bachelor's degree. Candidates should have a strong understanding of recovery principles and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Full job description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under supervision, the recovery specialist (RS) will provide peer recovery support services to patients on the Clinical Stabilization Services unit (CSS). The position will facilitate patient access to recovery-oriented SUD treatment, resources and community recovery groups. The RS will bridge the segmented treatment system into a more holistic care model through providing support across multiple systems and frameworks of care. This position will maintain ongoing patient support regardless of relapse and will serve as a motivator, ally, role model, problem-solver and advocate for patients. The RS should possess a thorough understanding to successful recovery, better tailor health messages and provide links to community resources and treatment options. This position requires good organizational skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Position: Recovery Specialist
Department: Brockton Behavioral Health Center
Schedule: 40 hrs (Days/Evenings)
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:
Engage patients in a residential setting and explain role and services of recovery specialist;
In collaboration with the behavioral health counselor, assist patients in the development and implementation of a recovery plan, adults struggling with SUD, MH or Dual Diagnoses;
Provide appropriate recovery information, referrals and linkages to help individual improve recovery and reduce risk behaviors., including, but not limited to, healthcare support services, social work, financial assistance, child-care, housing, food, financial entitlements, clothing, transportation food pantries, and appropriate community resources;
Provide on-going support and follow up as necessary to support recovery and healthy life style; support and understand different paths to recovery;
Provide peer recovery support groups on weekly basis;
Use language that conveys caring and is non-judgmental and utilize motivational enhancement techniques and motivational interviewing that helps encourage patients to identify and prioritize their personal needs;
Gain and share information about specific health topics most relevant to the population being served;
Documents patient encounters, resource development efforts, and other interventions for each patient, including date, time, and signature in the electronic medical record.
Conforms to hospital standards of performance and conduct, including those pertaining to patient rights and privacy
Utilizes hospital’s policies and standards as the basis for decision making and to support the hospital’s mission and goals.
Performs other duties assigned or as necessary.
Must adhere to all of BMC’s RESPECT behavioral standards.
(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).
JOB DESCRIPTION CHARACTERISTICS
EDUCATION:
Associate's degree (or equivalent combination of formal education and experience in community health) plus a minimum of 2 years in healthcare/substance use treatment field is required. May waive experience requirement for candidates with Bachelor's degree or higher.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:
None
EXPERIENCE:
At least 2+ year of experience working in a health care/substance use treatment setting required; preferably with adolescents/young adults and/or individuals with substance use disorders preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, e-mail, and the internet. Requires ability to research community resources independently. Understanding of recovery and principles of recovery, lived experience preferred.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Knowledge of community, social, and health resources, particularly substance use-related resources.
Empathic understanding of patients and skilled in performing multicultural needs assessments and developing concrete service plans.
Expertise in establishing working relationships with patients, their family, professionals, and the community, including the ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary health care team.
Computer competency, inclusive of the ability to access and enter data.
Ability to work in a fast paced environment, inclusive of organizational skills, critical thinking, and problem solving abilities.
Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to facilitate interactions with various members of the health care team, patients, and their families.
Bilingual or multi-lingual skills (beyond that of English) appropriate to the patient population served, is preferred.
Demonstrated flexibility with client’s priorities, evolving needs, and goals.
Sensitivity to ethnic, cultural, gender, and sexual orientation diversity; values; beliefs; and behaviors.
Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving ability.
Compensation Range:
$16.35- $22.84
This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.
NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.
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Related keywords
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