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Peer Recovery Navigator at Vocational Instruction Project
New York, New York, United States -
Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Peer Support, Behavioral Health, Outreach, Documentation, Communication, Pro-Social Behaviors, HIPAA Compliance, Microsoft Systems, Bilingual English/Spanish

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description
Description POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction and supervision of a Qualified Health Professional, the Peer Recovery Navigator (PRN), a CARC or CPRA will provide concrete services geared toward assisting patients with behavioral health needs specific to the need for induction of Buprenorphine (Suboxone). The Peer Recovery Navigator will provide peer support to engage the individual on a continuum of care to help achieve and maintain motivation for continuing their care while in recovery from substance use and mental illness. POSITION DESCRIPTION: Conduct in person outreach to patients having difficulty engaging in behavioral health treatments Outreach phone calls and letters Accompany patients to treatment related appointments Make home or agency related visits Promote pro-social behaviors Document and bill all interaction recorded in the electronic health records (EHR) Adhere to confidential policy and HIPPAA protocol as related to patient’s information/interactions Attend all agency staff meetings and annual in-service as required or mandated Maintain good working relationships with all agency staff, patients and visitors Requirements POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or GED CARC or CRPA Prior experience working with the target population and lived experience with Buprenorphine/Suboxone Experience and knowledge of Microsoft systems and programs Excellent written and oral communication Ability to speak, read and write the English language Bilingual English/Spanish a plus JOB SETTING: Must possess sight, hearing and digital senses or use prosthesis that will enable the essential functions of the job to be completed. NOTE: This description reflects management’s assignment of the essential functions. It does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Tasks are subject to change at any time due to any reasonable but necessary conditions.
Responsibilities
The Peer Recovery Navigator will conduct outreach to engage patients in behavioral health treatments and accompany them to appointments. They will also document interactions and maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA protocols.