Summary

JOB SUMMARY

The Peer Recovery Coach provides non-clinical services intended to aid patients in establishing recovery from alcohol and/or drugs. The Peer Recovery Coach will work as part of the Emergency Department team to provide peer support and motivation to encourage patients who are seeking treatment for alcohol or drug dependency and addiction issues. The Peer Recovery Coach will assist in completing referrals to treatment services and developing plans to promote successful linkage to treatment and recovery support services. Services will be provided in the Emergency Department with appropriate follow-up.

REQUIREMENTS Preferred High School Diploma 1654 Preferred GED 1654 Less than 1 year Required Carroll County Health Service Corp\Carroll Hospital\Nursing\ALL\PRS - Peer Recovery Specialist BLS - Basic Life Support
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

The candidate must be actively engaged in his/her own recovery program with sustained abstinence and a minimum of three years demonstrated personal recovery from alcohol and/or drug use. Peer Recovery Specialist certification is not required at time of hire but must be obtained within 18 months. CPR AHA Healthcare Provider required. Excellent interpersonal skills required Excellent organizational, communication and data entry skills. Detail oriented. Able to relate to diverse audiences, including patients and health professionals, as well as an ability to develop professional working relationships with partner agencies. Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills, as well as good problem-solving skills. Able to read, interpret documents and write routine reports. Must demonstrate a willingness to learn and an interest in acquiring new skills.
 

Additional Information

As one of the largest health care providers in Maryland, with 13,000 team members, We strive to CARE BRAVELY for over 1 million patients annually. LifeBridge Health includes Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital and Grace Medical Center, as well as our Community Physician Enterprise, Center for Hope, Practice Dynamics, and business partners: LifeBridge Health & Fitness, ExpressCare and HomeCare of Maryland.