Certified Peer Recovery Specialist - Frederick, United States - Concerted Care Group (CCG)

Concerted Care Group (CCG)
Concerted Care Group (CCG)
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Frederick, United States

3 weeks ago

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Description

Overview:

Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health and Concerted Care Group (CCG) is a leading outpatient treatment provider in the Mid-Atlantic region. We are committed to treating individuals whose lives have been impacted by substance use and mental health disorders. We do this by providing compassionate and evidence-based treatment, aimed at improving the quality of life for those we serve.


We stand behind our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, which are the core of our company with our patients and employees.

Our leadership team invests to enhance the programs we offer patients to expand access to care and offer flexibility. Patient care is at the heart of everything we do.

We want your experience and expertise on our team When you join our organization, you are connecting to a committed and caring group of colleagues.

We are currently in search of an experienced
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist for our XX location.

The Peer Recovery Specialist (PRS) at Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health and all its subsidiaries ("Kolmac" or the "Company") provides peer recovery support services in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team of providers that comprehensive and integrated treatment to individuals with substance use disorders.

The PRS serves as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator to recovering individuals to help prevent disengagement from treatment, relapse and promote long-term recovery.

PRS is invaluable for Kolmac-CCG patients at times of crisis, return to use, disengagement - and work alongside the clinicians to intervene and prevent discontinuation of treatment.


Responsibilities:


  • Full Time Position
  • 1st Shift / 8 hours daily (Mon-Fri with possible
    occasional evening/weekend when needed)
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Must have CPRS Certification in MD:

  • Must have MVA record to drive 15 Passenger Van / Clean Driving Record
  • Establish authentic peertopeer relationships with patients enrolled in Kolmac's and CCG's addiction treatment services; providing recovery education and support as patients move through the various phases (prerecovery engagement, recovery initiation, recovery stabilization and sustained recovery maintenance)
  • Facilitate weekly peer support groups that promote selfadvocacy and allow patients a voice and a forum in which they can express their point of view, share experiences, and communicate their preferences
  • Collaborate with the program's leadership, providers, and support staff to develop a culture where patient's point of view and experiences are respected and understood
  • Facilitate through personal coaching the development of a selfdirected recovery plan that assists in identifying the patient's strengths and recovery goals for opioid addicted individuals that results in a transition to community supported recovery maintenance
  • Actively identify and support linkages to community resources (communities of recovery, educational, vocational, social, cultural, spiritual resources, mutual selfhelp, professional services, etc.) that support the recovering of personal goals and interest
  • Collaborate with the Center Directors and Clinical Supervisors to develop a peer informed strategy to provide effective outreach that result in improved patient recruitment and fosters a congenial relationship between Kolmac & CCG and community residents and works to decrease stigma associated with drug treatment for individuals
  • Participate in planning and implementation activities to assure that Peer Recovery Support Services are an integral part of the planning, implementation, and delivery of treatment services
  • Work in collaboration with the Admissions/Intake team to support, monitor and advocate for patients, promote selfadvocacy, and identify barriers during the Intake and Orientation process
  • Provide peer recovery support services to patients referred who are demonstrating signs of disengagement, a need for enhanced support and those who are interested in strengthening their recovery
  • Communicate effectively with staff, leadership, patients, and the community at large
  • Document all services in an accurate and timely manner and within standards and regulations required
  • Ensure that documentation is completed thoroughly and in a timely fashion as indicated by CARF and state standards
  • Every contact interaction is documented in Credible (Kolmac) or SAMMS's (CCG) within 24 hours of the service
  • Conducts evidencebased programming for prevention and resilient families onsite and virtually. Conduct workshops and education seminars
  • Connects patients and their families with community resources for recovery support
  • Ensure all patients at risk for overdose complete naloxone training during treatment
  • Ensures patients complete their routine BAM, SNAP, and/or other assessments
  • Serve as liaison between Alumnus, Clinical Supervisors, Center Directors, and Practice Managers
  • Meet new patients during their first week of treatment
  • Expectation
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