MAT Peer Adherence Worker
About The Position
Sun River Health provides the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral health services to all who see it, regardless of insurance status and ability to pay, especially for the underserved and vulnerable. Sun River Health is a Federally Qualified, Non-Profit Health Center serving communities in Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia and Westchester County. Sun River Health is seeking a full-time MAT Peer Adherence Worker to join our team at the Peekskill location. Summary: Provides recovery support to reduce barriers of care and shares strategies to improve patient health outcomes. This includes educating patients regarding MAT, HCV, risk reduction, medical and medication adherence. Provides education resources and materials that serve to promote recovery support education on harm reduction, MAT, Naloxone, and treatment. Provides Harm reduction and opioid overdose and prevention training and support.
Requirements
- Minimum Education: High School Diploma/GED
- Minimum Work-Related Experience:1 year
Nice To Haves
- Preferred Education: Associate’s degree, Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA)
Responsibilities
- Uses Harm reduction strategies to engage new patients, provide recovery support, and support in the case of overdose.
- Has knowledge of community resources and links patients to recovery supports and community services.
- Understanding of and compliance with all HIPPA, OASAS, MAT, and other health-related legal policies and procedures, as well as internal Sun River Health Center policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates an understanding of harm reduction principles and has respect for everyone’s unique path to recovery.
- Facilitates Naloxone, Fentanyl test strip, Xylazine test strip, and harm reduction training for staff, patients, and the community.
- Assists patient with completing recovery support plans.
- Participate in clinical meetings, quality improvement, case conferences, staff meetings, and supervision.
- Ability to complete electronic and written forms and reports in an accurate and timely manner.
- Participates in ongoing training, supervision, and professional development opportunities.
- Provides health education and adherence support to patients.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive health coverage to ensure you and your family stay healthy.
- Life and Disability Coverage: Financial protection for you and your loved ones in case of unforeseen circumstances.
- Retirement Savings Plan: Plan for your future with our retirement savings options.
- Commuter and Transit Benefits: Assistance with your daily commute to make your journey to work easier.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to confidential support and resources for personal and work-related issues.
- Employee Discount Program: Enjoy discounts on various products and services as a valued member of our team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
