About this role
****Peer Support certification required****
Promote meaningful engagement in treatment and long-term recovery by modeling, educating, advocating, and encouraging those seeking sobriety during inpatient treatment. Ensure adherence to all hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
****Peer Support certification required****
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Peer-Based Recovery Support:
• Offer recovery support, coaching, and encouragement.
• Build rapport through relationship building and active listening.
• Assist in developing community-supported recovery plans.
Administrative Support:
• Collaborate with CRS, clinical, and medical staff.
• Document recovery progress in EMR.
• Maintain patient closet inventory.
Community Engagement:
• Participate in patient leisure events and milieu activities.
• Facilitate small group activities (goal setting, discharge planning).
Patient Escort and Assistance:
• Escort patients to internal and external appointments.
• Coordinate transportation for off-site meetings.
• Monitor and support patients during meals.
Post-Discharge and Follow-Up:
• Conduct post-discharge callbacks to track recovery progress.
Additional Responsibilities:
• Attend de-escalation calls and organize on-site activities.
• Assist during doctor’s rounds and take vital signs.
• Support smoke breaks, isolation sessions, and transportation.
• Implement the Buddy Program and document group sessions.
Knowledge and Skills:
• Understanding of addiction recovery principles and methodologies.
• Proficiency in providing support to individuals in treatment.
• Ability to educate on recovery, relapse prevention, and coping strategies.
• Skill in modeling healthy behaviors and building therapeutic relationships.
• Knowledge of co-occurring mental health disorders and trauma-informed care.
• Competence in facilitating group therapy sessions.
• Adherence to hospital policies for quality assurance and safety.
Position Requirements:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience: One year in addiction treatment or mental healthcare preferred.
Peer Support certification necessary.
Shift Options:
Part Time
2:45PM-11:15PM every other weekend plus 1-2 weekday shifts
6:45AM-3:15PM every other weekend plus 1-2 weekday shifts
Up to 20/hr.