OB/GYN Community Recovery Peer Coach
About The Position
The OSOP Community Recovery Coach is an integral part of the Peer Recovery Coach (PRC) team that is designated to conduct outreach and engagement to people with substance abuse during pregnancy and the postpartum period who will be referred from the Obstetrics Department. This individual provides non-clinical services intended to aid patients in establishing recovery and reducing the risk associated with an overdose, improving engagement in Obstetric care and improving maternal and neonatal outcomes. The OB Community Recovery Coach will assist in completing referrals to recovery support and substance use treatment services as well as developing service plans to promote successful linkage to referred services. Services will primarily be provided in the community; however, the Coach may meet patients in the hospital in the Obstetrics Care Unit, triage or the Mother Baby Unit as well as at ambulatory appointments to assure successful continuity in care; and other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED is required
- Excellent organization and communication (oral and written) skills
- Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and software used by the department
- Must obtain certification through the Maryland Addiction Professional Board within 12 months of hire and participates in continuing education programs
Responsibilities
- Conducts screenings to understand the patient’s history of drug and/or alcohol use, treatment history, social service and other recovery support needs and motivations to change behavior.
- Conducts outreach in the community to locate and engage with referred OSOP patients from hospital emergency departments.
- Works with healthcare team and patient to identify community supports and treatment services to promote recovery
- Assists patients in linking to community supports and treatment services, including helping secure transportation and other resources
- Supports patients and families to understand how to access community resources.
Benefits
- Supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
