MUHA-Peer Recovery Coach- Emergency Department

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is assigned to the Addiction Sciences Division of MUSC. The Peer Recovery Coach will provide non-clinical services intended to aid patients in establishing recovery from dependence on alcohol and/or drugs or high-risk use of substances. The individual will work as part of the Emergency Department Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (ED MOUD) team to provide peer support for patients seeking treatment for substance use disorders. The candidate will assist in screening patients admitted to the MUSC ED and hospital with substance misuse. The candidate will use motivational interviewing skills to assess motivation for change and help patient set and obtain goals. The candidate will facilitate coordination and promote successful linkage to outpatient substance treatment and provide a warm hand-off to community treatment providers. The Peer Recovery Coach will also serve as a patient advocate for individuals they are serving and integrate with hospital staff to reduce stigma. The individual will be available for patients after discharge for support and to troubleshoot any outpatient barriers to care. Services will be provided in the MUSC ED setting with appropriate follow-up. Geographic responsibilities include MUSC Charleston as well as other MUSC locations. This role is research grant funded.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. is required.
The candidate must be actively engaged in his/her own recovery program with a minimum of three years demonstrated personal recovery and sustained abstinence from alcohol and/or drug use.

Nice To Haves

Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Counseling, or related field preferred.
Individual must have completed the SC course for Certified Peer Support Specialist.
The applicant should demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to relate to patients and health professionals, as well as an ability to develop professional working relationships with partner agencies.
The candidate must possess excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills, as well as good problem-solving skills.
The incumbent must be able to read, interpret documents and write routine reports.
Basic computer skills are required.
In addition, the candidate must demonstrate a willingness to learn and an interest in acquiring new skills.

Responsibilities

Identify and screen hospitalized patients for problematic substance use and conduct brief intervention.
Work with patient and inpatient team to identify community support services and facilitate and coordinate successful linkage to outpatient treatment.
Act as a peer support throughout the hospitalization and help patient facilitate attainment of patient’s goals.
Collaborate and participate in multidisciplinary rounds.
Serve as a patient advocate and integrate with hospital staff to reduce the stigma of addiction.
Contact patients and serve as a resource post-discharge.
Contact treatment providers and patients to check status of treatment after discharge.
Attend required staff and weekly meetings and complete required documentation and reports.
Report patient outcomes.
Performs other duties as required.