Senior MAT Peer Adherence Worker

Sun River Health • Brentwood, NY

5d • $21 - $23

About The Position

The MAT Senior Peer Adherence Worker provides guidance and support to peer workers promoting consistency in collaboration of recovery support services. Has lived experience and knowledge of recovery support community resources. Provides direct recovery support services to individuals with substance use disorders including engagement, retention, and provides evidenced based interventions. Facilitates harm reduction training, and distribution of harm reduction materials.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• 1 year

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree, Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA)

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach and engagement support to people who have substance use disorders.
• Supports orientation and ongoing training for MAT peers.
• Submits requested reports completed and on time.
• Maintains professional competence through participation in staff development and educational programming.
• Conducts chart review to verify accuracy of reporting.
• Completes recovery support plans with patients.
• Facilitates Harm Reduction Trainings including but not limited to Opioid Overdose Prevention, Fentanyl Test Strips, Xylazine Test strips and other harm reduction aspects to care.
• Completes care plans with patients.
• Knowledge of and linkage to recovery support services
• Participation in quality improvement projects to enhance peer and program services.
• Provides guidance and support to peer workers ensuring consistency in recovery support tailored to the unique needs of each individual patient.
• Maintains visibility and positive relationship with site staff promoting increased interdepartmental collaboration of care for patients who have substance use disorder.
• Provides direct recovery support utilizing the eight dimensions of wellness and evidenced based models of care.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive health coverage to ensure you and your family stay healthy.
• Life and Disability Coverage: Financial protection for you and your loved ones in case of unforeseen circumstances.
• Retirement Savings Plan: Plan for your future with our retirement savings options.
• Commuter and Transit Benefits: Assistance with your daily commute to make your journey to work easier.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to confidential support and resources for personal and work-related issues.
• Employee Discount Program: Enjoy discounts on various products and services as a valued member of our team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees