The Peer Recovery Coach provides non-clinical services to aid patients in establishing recovery from dependence on alcohol and drugs within the Emergency Department
Job Summary
The Peer Recovery Coach provides non-clinical services to aid patients in establishing recovery from dependence on alcohol and drugs within the Emergency Department.
Candidates must be actively engaged in their own recovery program with a minimum of three years demonstrated personal recovery and sustained abstinence.
The role involves facilitating successful linkage to outpatient substance treatment and providing warm hand-offs to community providers.
Matching Summary
The Peer Recovery Coach provides non-clinical services to aid patients in establishing recovery from dependence on alcohol and drugs within the Emergency Department.
Salary
Hourly pay rate; Grade Health-23; Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Three years personal recovery experience
Motivational interviewing skills
Screening patients for substance misuse
Linking patients to outpatient treatment
Post-discharge follow-up contact
Nice-to-have
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Ability to reduce stigma of addiction
Willingness to learn new skills
Experience with multidisciplinary teams
Strong problem-solving abilities
Key Requirements
High school diploma or G.E.D. required
Minimum three years personal recovery
SC Certified Peer Support Specialist course preferred