About the position
InterCare is a Federally Qualified Health Center which MAY qualify employees for National Student Loan Forgiveness program. Become part of a Migrant and Community Health Center, where you will have a passionate purpose, do worthwhile work, and make a difference in people’s lives. InterCare is searching for a Full-Time Peer Recovery Coach to join our team at our Bangor location! At InterCare, you’ll find a rewarding and challenging work environment and a competitive compensation. Starting wage is $19.52 and benefits package which includes: vacation/personal paid time off, sick time, 10 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement program, medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, and short term and long term disability insurance. At InterCare Community Health Network, we believe all people have the right to equal access to quality health care. InterCare NO LONGER requires employees to have the COVID vaccine, however, you may receive a vaccine at no cost at any of our clinic locations.
Responsibilities
- Engage, inspire, and facilitate meaningful conversations with Patients who are part of the Substance Use Disorder (SUD) program.
- Assist patients with exploring, creating, and meeting their Recovery goals.
- Provide non-clinical services to aid individuals in establishing and maintaining recovery from addiction.
- Promote a recovery-based approach to member care, emphasizing respect, self-direction, and empowerment.
- Provide consultation to SUD team to promote recovery culture as defined by SAMHSA.
- Draw upon personal recovery experience with addiction challenges to engage with members served.
- Provide education and expertise from the perspective of a person with lived experience of SUD.
- Ensure consistent communication to SUD team to evaluate patient status.
- Assist with substance use disorder treatment and provide supportive services.
- Facilitate groups as needed.
- Utilize recovery language and a strength-based approach to assist members served.
- Help develop and practice skills needed to achieve goals outlined in the treatment plan.
- Model and teach effective coping techniques and self-advocacy strategies.
- Participate in verbal de-escalation interventions in emergent situations.
- Act as a patient advocate and liaison between patient and community service agencies.
- Complete screening for Alcohol and SUD disorders.
- Work closely with Medical Assistants, Mental Health and SUD staff, and Medical Providers.
Requirements
- High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
- Must have worked in mental health or substance abuse.
- Experience in supporting patients with substance use disorder challenges preferred.
- Must have personal experience with a substance use disorder and have used substance use disorder services.
- Knowledge and skills sufficient for establishing effective relationships with individuals who have substance use disorders.
- Completion of the Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CPRC) certification or willing to complete.
- Experience facilitating recovery groups.
- Knowledge of recovery support systems, including but not limited to, 12-step support groups.
- Experience and/or a working knowledge of the criminal justice system.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to present educational information to patients one-on-one or in group settings.
- Possesses a professional level of written and verbal communication skills.
- Fluent in Spanish and English, reading, writing, and speaking skills preferred.
Benefits
- Vacation/personal paid time off.
- Sick time.
- 10 paid holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Medical insurance.
- Prescription insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Short term and long term disability insurance.
