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SUMMARY
The overall purpose for this position is to provide support, advocacy, outreach, and education to primarily engage pregnant and postpartum women enrolled in St. Lawrence Health System's M-WRAP program with their recovery from opioid use disorder. The Certified Recovery Peer Advocate will work as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team and in conjunction with the patient will develop a patient centered Recovery Plan to help initiate and sustain an individual in their recovery from substance use or addiction.
We are seeking dedicated healthcare professionals to join our team at Gouverneur Hospital. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients and want to contribute to a dynamic healthcare environment, this is the opportunity for you. Your role will be integral in delivering high-quality care and ensuring the well-being of our community members. Gouverneur Hospital is certified for 25 beds and services include inpatient detox, substance use disorder rehabilitation, emergency care, imaging and EKG's, physical therapy, and respiratory therapy.
STATUS: Full Time
LOCATION: Massena Hospital
DEPARTMENT: Substance Abuse
SCHEDULE: 8 hour shifts
ATTRIBUTES
High school diploma/GED
Completion of Peer Recovery Training course- 30 hours
Peer Ethics Training Course
If applicant is Certified Recovery Peer Advocate- Provisional
Application must complete 500 hours of work experience, including 25 hours of supervision within 6 months
Schedule IC&RC Exam upon completion of work experience and receive passing grade
Maintain current certification status
Preference to applicants who are OASAS fully licensed and or provisional peer advocates
some experience or education related to working with populations with substance use disorder
Training or education in trauma-informed service
RESPONSIBILITIES
Meets regularly with the patient 1:1 to provide direct coaching, education and advocacy in linking, engaging and retaining patients in services identified in the Recovery Plan
Acts as a role model, mentor, advocate and motivator to recovering patients in order to promote long term recovery
Ability to share personal recovery experiences and to develop authentic peer-to-peer relationships while maintaining healthy boundaries and ethical standards at all times
Serves as a point of contact when patients are at risk for relapse
Participates in On Call Services as needed
Assists in implementing treatment plans
Has a good working knowledge of the patient's recovery plans and works to help the patient and their family follow the treatment plans
Assist patient in identifying personal interests, goals, and strengths to increase successful treatment outcomes
Assist patient in identifying barriers that may interfere with their recovery progress, and work with the patient to develop strategies to overcome identified barriers
Assists the patient in remembering doctor's or service organization appointments. Follow up with and engage patients who are experiencing barriers to attending appointments
Helps the patient to understand how services will assist them in remaining in recovery
Participates as an active member of the treatment team
Attends and participates in treatment team meetings
Works as an advocate for the patient in team meetings and provides information about the patient's ability to follow treatment plans in day to day life
Travel among several different sites within the St. Lawrence Health Systems as well as the community or the patient's home.
Peers may also be utilized in substance use, mental health, primary care and emergency care as needed.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
PAY RANGE: $15.00 - $18.77
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
