Substance Use Dependence Certified Recovery Mentor

Marion County•Salem, OR

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Marion County Addiction Treatment Services is seeking an empathetic, motivated, and dedicated individual to add to our diverse and robust Certified Recovery Mentor team. Whether it is providing outreach in the community, responding to local medical establishments for overdose prevention calls, or supporting individuals in one of our many treatment programs, you will have the opportunity to utilize your lived experience to help the next individual toward a path of recovery.

Requirements

High School diploma, or equivalent
Two (2) years in recovery from previous substance use dependence
Must possess or obtain within ninety (90) days of hire, a current MHACBO (Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon) CRM certification (Certified Recovery Mentor).
Must possess a current driver's license in the applicant's state of residence and an acceptable driving history.
Must not be excluded from participation in the federal health care programs (Medicaid, Medicare and other federally funded programs that provide health benefits).
Must not be excluded from participating in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and non-procurement activities (Executive Order No. 12549).

Nice To Haves

Staff at this response level must complete Incident Command System 100 and 700 on-line or in-person training.

Responsibilities

Assist and support persons served in county addiction treatment programs in accessing community health and social services.
Refer persons served to appropriate resources.
Advocate to obtain required services as necessary.
Provide information and education on wellness-related issues.
Uphold confidentiality rules/regulations including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.
Deliver services in person or via telehealth in various locations including office, community settings, PCC, schools, hospitals, jail, courtroom, and residences.
Utilize a person-centered, strength-based, recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and ethically guided approach.
Build rapport with people served.
Identify the needs of people served and their families.
Conduct outreach to engage people who would benefit from addiction treatment services and supports.
Apply crisis prevention, management, and de-escalation skills.
Assist in removing barriers to success.
Assist in transporting persons served to medical appointments, food pantry sites, shelter assistance, benefits programs, etc.
Create and maintain positive relationships with community partners.
Advocate on behalf of people served and in support of resource development.
Render mentoring services and supports both in the office and in community settings.
Work within a team and collaborate with coworkers and community partners.
Assist persons served in accessing the resources they need to recover from substance abuse problems.
Provide case management and care coordination services.
Assist in making timely referrals to other professionals, agencies, community programs, or appropriate resources.
Evaluate outcome of referrals.
Conduct outreach and on call response to engage people who would benefit from addiction treatment services and supports.
Document services rendered in a professional, clear, accurate, and complete manner and in accordance with timelines set forth in policy.
Conduct drug testing to include urine drug screens, oral swabs and breathalyzers.
Provide peer-facilitated Life Skills and Recovery Skills groups for all clients served.
Perform other job duties as assigned by the supervisor.