Peer Recovery Coach

Shoreline Behavioral Health Service • Murrells Inlet, SC

9h • Hybrid

About The Position

Acts as a liaison between Shoreline Behavioral Health Services and Tidelands Health Emergency Department to coordinate services for emergency room patients identified as having a substance use disorder. Provides and coordinates referrals, assists clients, provides health education to clients on topics such as substance use and provides case management services. Documents all attempts to link clients to care, conducts surveys at prescribed intervals, facilitates transportation for clients as needed and works closely with both Shoreline and emergency department staff.

Requirements

• Must be in recovery with at least 1 year of abstinence/sobriety.
• Requires basic computer skills.
• Ability to accurately collect and report data.
• Must be compassionate and nonjudgmental.
• Must be culturally competent.
• Must be a self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Peer Support Credentials preferred.
• Previous experience with SUD and mental health clients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a liaison between Shoreline Behavioral Health Services and Tidelands Health Emergency Department to coordinate services for emergency room patients identified as having a substance use disorder.
• Provides and coordinates referrals.
• Assists clients.
• Provides health education to clients on topics such as substance use.
• Provides case management services.
• Documents all attempts to link clients to care.
• Conducts surveys at prescribed intervals.
• Facilitates transportation for clients as needed.
• Works closely with both Shoreline and emergency department staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed