Peer Support Specialist - Ann Arbor, United States - University of Michigan Health System

University of Michigan Health System Ann Arbor, United States

2 weeks ago

Full time

Description

Summary

This is a 1.0 FTE with the Addiction Consult Team (ACT). The peer will be part of an interdisciplinary team which sees patients across the Michigan Medicine emergency departments and inpatient medical floors. The team provides assessment, development of treatment plans, utilizing evidence-based treatments (including medications for opioid use disorder), and ensure a robust warm handoff to ongoing outpatient care/follow-up, either at Michigan Medicine or within our community. The team has a long-term goal of empowering and upskilling our care teams across Michigan Medicine to care for patients with substance use disorders just as they would care for patients with any other chronic disease.

Why Join the Department of Social Work Addiction Consult Team?

Play a vital role in offering services to individuals struggling with substance use disorders
Work closely with an interdisciplinary team composed of an addiction medicine physician, social worker, nurse case manager and pharmacist
Coordinate with internal and external providers to facilitate ongoing substance use treatment
Provide psychoeducation to patients, families, staff and learners on stigma and harm reduction related to substance use disorders
Gain access to interdisciplinary educational opportunities

As a member of this team, you will play a vital role in the newly expanded Addiction Consult Team. This position affords the opportunity to work in an exciting, highly collaborative role in a world-class academic health system promoting excellence in care, management of complex clinical situations with strong team-based support, as well as addressing the needs of vulnerable patients and families. The Department supports high quality clinical care, patient and family-centered care, and opportunities for growth in quality improvement and education.

The Department of Social Work strives to foster an environment of respect, diversity, and inclusion; a place where every person feels valued and can thrive.

What Perks and Benefits Can You Look Forward to?

2:1 match on retirement savings
Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one of employment
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
Financial support for continuing education and certifications

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Responsibilities*

You will be responsible for:

Engaging patients to obtain background information and assess readiness for treatment.
Providing psychoeducation about substance use disorders.
Providing discharge planning for patients with substance use disorders, including coordinating and facilitating post-acute transitions where needed
Providing education as needed to empower and upskill our care teams across Michigan Medicine to care for patients with substance use disorders
Identify difficulties in transitions of care for substance use disorders and advocate for solutions within Michigan Medicine
Participating in team meetings and other care coordination meetings on the ACT service.
Involvement in community engagement through networking to build and sustain relationships.
Supports patients through the ability to share parts of peer recovery journey/story.

Required Qualifications*

Direct lived experience in substance use disorder and successfully living in active recovery (i.e., either in abstinence or stable on FDA approved medication for substance use disorder).
Two years of experience in the recovery coaching field including working as part of a diverse team and open to ongoing learning and feedback.
Certification in the field of addiction and/or recovery coaching or working towards certification obtained within one year of hire/transfer date.
Demonstrated skills/experience in motivational interviewing (MI) techniques, and completion (or working towards completion) of an MI training program.
Comfort with utilizing harm reduction models of care

Desired Qualifications*

Experience working with the recovery community in SE Michigan.
Experience engaging with vulnerable populations.
Experience with presenting to various disciplines including social workers, nurses, physicians, students, and other trainees
Previous experience in a medical setting
Skilled in developing rapport and effectively communicating with a diverse patient population.
Effective organizational skills, flexibility, self-motivation, the ability to effectively prioritize multiple competing tasks in a dynamic medical clinic.
Independent, sound decision-making is necessary for success in this position.
Effective collaboration with a large multi-disciplinary team.
Proficiency in keeping accurate and timely clinical records by computer.

Work Schedule

This is a 1.0 FTE position; daytime hours (8am-4pm or 9am-5pm)

Work Locations

This position will work out of

Michigan Medicine: 1500 E. Medical Center Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Background Screening

Under Michigan law, a criminal history check including fingerprinting is required as a condition of transfer or employment for this position.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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