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Certified Peer Support Specialist - Outpatient MAT - Georgetown, Delaware, United States - Sussex County Comprehensive Treatment Center
Description
Overview:
Seeking:
Certified Peer Support Specialist - Outpatient MAT
Full Time Schedule: 40 hours per week under the following schedule:
Monday - Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Our Benefits:
Quarterly Bonus Program
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Competitive 401(k) plan
Paid vacation and sick time
STAR LRP Student Loan Forgiveness
Early morning hours offering a great work/life balance
Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry
Our Team:
Sussex County Comprehensive Treatment Center, located in Georgetown, DE, is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation.
Our nursing team provides compassionate, high quality safe and efficient medication dispensing to patients that are seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.
Your Job as a Peer Support Specialist:
Peer Support Specialist are vital to a recovery-oriented system of care and ongoing recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.
Peer Support Specialist will break down barriers to treatment and bridge together the varying entities that help an individual transition away from illicit opioid use and maintain productive, long-term recovery.
Additionally, the Peer Support Specialist will assist the patient in developing skills and enhancing strengths to avoid relapse and successfully navigate the full continuum of care and the road to long-term recovery.
Job Responsibilities:
Acts as a mentor to individuals to promote decision making, empowerment and engagement
Acts as a liaison between individuals, clinical team and community resources
Takes role of advocate
Engage individuals referred to treatment at the initial point of contact, clinic or other community provider, to expedite screening for the appropriate level of care.
Provides peer support knowledge related to treatment including methadone, buprenorphine or extended-release naltrexone injection maintenance treatment.
Assist individuals in seeking and receiving services to meet individual social needs and provide support to facilitate patient success to maintain recovery.
Assist the patient in establishing a relationship with a primary care provider or additional medical care in a coordinated/team approach
Serve as consultants and subject matter experts in MAT and patient participation in community support groups such as Narcotics Anonymous and Celebrate Recovery.
Assists with acquiring and developing life and social skills, education and other needs identified by the individual to promote quality of life after recovery
Act as a role model for clients by sharing effective coping techniques and self-help strategies in promoting personal growth and development handling internal and external stressors
Assists and promotes positive health, wellness and lifestyle choices
Communicate client's status on a regular basis, including, but not limited to changes in mood or functioning, medical issues and all crisis and health and safety issues
Document all "no shows," and communicate all difficulties contacting clients with appropriate office staff
Document services provided regularly, concisely, and completely in accordance with clinical standards by office deadline
Attend all office trainings as well as regular clinical supervision sessions with assigned supervisor
Qualifications:
Required Education &
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED required; college degree preferred
Direct experience in substance abuse field through personal life experiences, instruction/internship or similar practicum through education or certification process
Your Skills as a Peer Support Specialist:
Experience as a recipient of substance abuse services and is willing to use and share personal experience, knowledge and first-hand insight to benefit the team and its clients.
General understanding of community resources and how to promote linkage between the patient and resource.
Demonstrates sensitivity and understanding to each patient based on where they are in the recovery process and their current psychosocial needs.
Experience assisting patients in developing skills and enhancing strengths to avoid relapse to successfully navigate the full continuum of care and the road to long-term recovery.
Licenses/Certifications:
Peer Support Certification in DE
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual's characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.