Peer Recovery Coach

About the Job

General Summary

MedStar Health is looking for an Peer Recovery Coach to join our team at our Georgetown University Hospital!

The Peer Recovery Coach 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 MedStar Georgetown University Hospital 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 at MGUH with appropriate follow-up; and patients nurse must be notified before peer recovery coach visits the patient. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy policies procedures and standards.

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Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Acts as a peer support throughout the hospitalization and post-discharge as appropriate to facilitate attainment of goals.
• Acts as a resource to other clinical team members on recovery support.
• Assists patients in linking to community support services and substance treatment services including securing appointment and transportation.
• Assists patient and family with understanding how to utilize the community services.
• Completes required documentation and other reports.
• Conducts brief interventions to patients that screen positive for alcohol and/or drug use.
• Consults with nursing staff social work as requested even if patient does not screen positive.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Actively engaged in his/her own recovery program with a minimum of three years demonstrated personal recovery and sustained abstinence from alcohol and/or drug use with no relapses required
• Cert Peer Recovery Specialist - CPRS preferred or attained within 180 days required

This position has a hiring range of

USD $19.55 - USD $34.25 /Hr.