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General Summary of Position

MedStar Health is looking for a Peer Recovery Coach to join our team at Medstar St Mary's Hospital!

The Peer Recovery provides non-clinical services intended to aid patients in establishing recovery from high risk of dependent alcohol and drug use problems. Works with a team at a MedStar Health Facility that provides peer support and motivation to encourage patients who are seeking treatment for alcohol or drug dependency and addiction issues. Assists in completing referrals to treatment services and developing service plans to promote successful linkage to treatment services. Services will be provided in the MedStar Health Facility with appropriate follow-up.

MedStar Health is a great place to work and grow your career. We provide a supportive and inclusive work environment, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, retirement plans, and many other benefits focused on your wellbeing. 

Primary Duties:

• Provides peer support during hospitalization and post-discharge, including brief interventions, motivational interviewing, modeling coping strategies, and offering recovery support materials to patients and families.
• Facilitates linkage to community support services and substance use treatment resources by arranging appointments, transportation, telephone outreach, and follow-up with patients and providers.
• Serves as a resource to clinical team members, collaborating with nursing, social work, and ED staff to support recovery planning and access to services.
• Completes required documentation, reports, and communications while adhering to department goals, policies, procedures, safety, accreditation, and regulatory standards.
• Participates in staff meetings and ongoing training to continually enhance skills and support program goals.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1-2 years professional experience working in a recovery program.
• Actively engaged in own recovery program with at least three years demonstrated personal recovery and sustained abstinence from alcohol and/or drug use with no relapses.
• Certified Peer Recovery Coach or Certified Peer Specialist.

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