Outreach Peer Recovery Specialist

ASHLEY, INC.•Bel Air, MD

3d•$40,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an Outreach Peer Recovery Specialist to join our Team — a detail-oriented, safety-focused team member who can blend professional skills with purpose-driven passion. At Ashley Addiction Treatment, we believe healing happens when compassion meets innovation. Founded in 1983 by two visionaries who knew addiction treatment should care for the whole person—not just the disease—Ashley continues to live its mission: “To transform and save human lives by integrating the science of medicine, the art of therapy, and the compassion of spirituality.” The Outreach Peer Recovery Specialist assists with improving patient engagement and coordination of care for outpatient programming. The Outreach Peer Recovery Specialist is responsible for connecting with every patient throughout treatment to provide needed resources and recovery supports in the community, coordination with outside referral sources and facilitation of peer support groups. The Outreach Peer Recovery Specialist acts as an external representative for Ashley and the outpatient programs, including participation in local drug court and completion of required reporting.

Requirements

Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) required.
Maryland driver’s license, CPR/AED certification, NARCAN training.
Excellent driver; drive in all weather and traffic conditions; assist passengers in and out of vehicles and sit in vehicles for periods of time.
Requires mobility (walking and climbing steps) of a frequent nature due to the logistical nature of escorting and/or finding patients.
Requires own person vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Minimum high school graduate of equivalent; prior experience in treatment or health care field is preferred.
Basic knowledge of recovery tools (twelve step program, SMART recovery, Celebrate Recovery, etc.)
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Speak clearly; basic written skills; basic mathematical skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office to include outlook, excel and word.
Communicate well with patients, enforcing policies and procedures in a fair but firm manner.

Responsibilities

Represents Ashley outpatient programming to community providers who may refer to or utilize Ashley as a resource. Responsible for creating and maintaining these relationships.
Actively participates in multidisciplinary team meetings.
Assists with discharge planning for outpatient program to higher level of care recommendations.
Creation and up keep of a resource guide at each outpatient location.
Connects patients with community resources for recovery support.
Assisting recovering persons to identify personal issues, goals, strengths and weaknesses within recovery. To assist/coach them to develop their own plan for advancing their recovery.
Maintain project logs, reports and records in appropriate files and databases.
Demonstrates that recovery is possible by modeling (to both patients and staff) effective coping techniques and self-help strategies.
Representation at Drug Court meetings and completion of associated documentation.
Document every patient or contact interaction in the Electronic Medical Record.
The Peer will assist with coordination of care for patients, communicating with patient’s referral sources and resources.
Provides support for IOP Therapist through progress reports to external resources as appropriate. Engagement in therapeutic activities with patients while supervised by clinical staff.
Facilitates phone calls with patients and their social support for purposes of patient engagement and providing resources.
The Peer will assist with patient compliance for our patient outcomes monitoring system through facilitating assessments and making outreach calls.
Facilitates support groups for outpatient patients and alumni.
Trained to administer NARCAN in the event of an overdose episode. Trained to utilize CPR/AED in the event of cardiac arrest.
Completes continuing education as required to maintain certification as a CPRS (Certified Peer Recovery Specialist). Maintains current, accurate knowledge of trends and issues related to wellness and recovery.
Internalizes the expectations for patient behavior as outlined in the Patient Handbook, understands the responsibilities of the Peer position in addressing these behavioral expectations. Addresses behavioral issues as they arise in a professional, compassionate manner. Documents such behavioral concerns and observations in the electronic medical record in an objective, clinical manner. Communicates concerns related to behavior and/or suicidality/mandated reporting to clinical supervisor/clinical team.

Benefits

Generous PTO policy.
Up to seven annually, based on hire date.
Starting the first of the month after hire.
Generous HRA contribution with medical plan enrollment.
$1-for-$1 match up to 6%.
FSA Eligibility for pre-tax savings.
Company-Paid Life Insurance and Short & Long-Term Disability.
Buy-Up Life Insurance with spouse/child coverage options.
Up to $5,250 annually after one year.
On-site gym, tranquil 1-mile walking loop, and discounts on Massage & Acupuncture services.
Movie tickets, theme parks, events, online shopping, and more via Life Mart.
Daily non-denominational services and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Employee events, inclusive culture, and 147 acres of peaceful waterfront property.