Peer Recovery Support Coordinator

Overview

PEER RECOVERY SUPPORT COORDINATOR - ( T219763 ).

PEER RECOVERY SUPPORT COORDINATOR (MONDAY-FRIDAY/DAY SHIFT)

The UAB Department of Emergency Medicine (DEM) is expanding full-time Peer Recovery Support Coordinator support in the main UAB Hospital Emergency Department (ED). We are seeking certified recovery support specialists (CRSS) who have successfully recovered from an opioid addiction. The coordinator will support the ED-based Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) program established in 2019 to stabilize and link OUD cases to Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD).

The role provides one-on-one support to patients presenting to the ED with Substance Use Disorder, including Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). The position primarily conducts day-to-day activities at the UAB Hospital Emergency Department (UED) for the above-mentioned program.

Conduct all study activities in accordance with the UAB-IRB approved protocol and standard Good Clinical Practices (GCP). Assist with day-to-day recovery support specialist activities including coaching/mentoring to OUD patients presenting to the ED, interacting with ED clinical teams, assisting in recruiting ED patients into the program for OUD linkage, documenting patient encounters in the electronic medical record (EMR) system, and providing MOUD resources to OUD patients.

Participate in routine internal meetings.

• Provide one-on-one advocacy and personal coaching/mentoring to patients presenting to the ED with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD).
• Interact with Emergency Medicine physicians and nurses to support bedside care delivery and serve as a vital member of the case management team.
• In conjunction with investigators or clinical research staff, support efforts to recruit and enroll patients in a program to link OUD cases to MOUD services.
• Provide follow-up services to encourage and motivate OUD patients to access MOUD services.
• Document patient encounters in the EMR system.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years of relevant experience in a peer recovery support environment required.
• Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) by the Alabama Department of Mental Health or other accredited organization (e.g.: Nationally Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist).
• Successful recovery from a prior opioid addiction.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and a compassionate bedside manner.
• Detail-oriented, capable of multi-tasking in fast-paced clinical environments, with consistent respect for hospital patients.

Hourly Range: $15.00 - $23.20

This 1-year position will primarily be supported by a grant award sponsored by the Jefferson County Department of Health. The position is currently funded for 1 year; continued funding is actively being sought.

• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  University
• Job Category: Clerical & Administrative
• Organization:
• Employee Status: Regular
• Shift: Day/1st Shift
• Work Arrangement: Onsite (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager)

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