Certified Peer Specialist/Certified Recovery Specialist

Community Behavioral Health.•Philadelphia, PA

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Certified Peer Specialist/Certified Recovery Specialist supports CBH Clinical Department in the proper procurement of behavioral health services of CBH members. The Certified Peer Specialist/Certified Recovery Specialist will assist members in connecting to physical and behavioral health services and community resources. The Certified Peer Specialist/Certified Recovery Specialist will remain connected and conduct follow up to members transitioning out of ASAM bed-based levels of care.

Requirements

Active Certified Peer Specialist/Certified Recovery Specialist (CPS/CRS) certification
Relevant Work Experience: Possesses at least 2 years of direct service experience as a CPS/CRS.
PA Child Abuse Clearance required
Ability to travel throughout Philadelphia and the surrounding counties, proficient in navigation of public transportation system
Familiar with services for adults and children in the managed care system
Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and able to type 20 words per minute
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task in a high-volume environment
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Compliant with HIPAA regulations

Nice To Haves

Experience as a WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) Facilitator Preferred

Responsibilities

Build a rapport with the members identified for CPS/CRS services by the ASAM Team.
Meet with members to obtain feedback about service engagement and to provide encouragement, emotional support, and positive feedback to reinforce positive health actions/behaviors.
Coordinate and oversees a recovery plan developed with member.
Conduct follow up with member in community to review member’s understanding of continued recovery efforts, medication and follow-up needs.
Conduct telephonic follow-up and in-person meetings with member at either provider locations or in the community.
Assist member to ensure that tasks are performed such as attending medical or behavioral health appointments, obtaining prescription medication, attending support groups, etc.
Monitor/identify potential barriers for recovery and community tenure; connect members to resources to address identified barriers, and collaborate with the member’s treatment team to resolve barriers.
Participate in routine individual provider meetings and network meetings to address member needs, advocate for the voice of the members and promote resource sharing.
Collaborate with Clinical Care Managers to inform the care management process and ensure continuity of care.
Tracks and submits necessary report/data to provider on member’s progress.
Identify and maintain a library of resources that support the ASAM providers in addressing the needs of members.
Maintain clinical documentation in CBH Clinical Information System
Adhere to department productivity for CPS/CRS staff.