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PEER RECOVERY SUPPORT COORDINATOR - Military Veterans

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PEER RECOVERY SUPPORT COORDINATOR - (T222859)

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PEER RECOVERY SUPPORT COORDINATOR



University of Alabama at Birmingham

The UAB Department of Emergency Medicine (DEM) is expanding its Peer Recovery Support initiative in the main UAB Hospital Emergency Department (ED). We are specifically seeking a certified recovery support specialists (CRSS) who have successfully recovered from an opioid addiction to fill our Full-time Recovery Support Coordinator position. The Peer Recovery Support Coordinator will provide coverage to support the ED-based Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) program implemented in 2019 to stabilize and link OUD cases to Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD). The Peer Recovery Support Coordinator will provide one on one support to patients presenting to the ED with Substance Use Disorder, to include but not limited to Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). This position will primarily be responsible for performing the day-to-day activities at the UAB Hospital Emergency Department (UED) for the above-mentioned program.

Key Roles & Responsibilities


  • 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 the ED clinical teams, assist in recruiting ED patients in program for OUD linkage, document 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 Emergency Department (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 Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) services.
  • Provide follow-up services to encourage and motivate OUD patients to follow through with plans to access MOUD services.
  • Document patient encounters in the electronic medical record (EMR) system
  • To coordinate peer services and provide guidance and support to the Peer Recovery Support Specialists and to serve as a liaison between the Recovery Support Services Team and treatment staff.
  • To work with substance abuse and/or other mental health-related program participants in groups and/or on a one-on-one basis to provide advocacy and personal coaching/mentoring.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


Hourly Range: $20.00- $21.00

Qualifications

Education


  • High School diploma or GED
  • And two (2) years of relevant experience in a peer recovery support environment required.


Certification Required: Certified or eligible to be certified as a Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) by The Alabama Department of Mental Health OR Certified Peer Support Specialist through FORMLL OR Nationally Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (NCPRSS) by the Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC). NCPRSS preferred. Must obtain certification within one (1) year from date of hire into classification.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Primary Location: University

Job Category: Clerical & Administrative

Organization: 311200000 Emergency Med Chair Office

Employee Status: Regular

Shift: Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager): Onsite

Birmingham, AL

HERC- Upper MidWest

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