Recovery Specialist Crisis Receiving Stabilization Center (Part-Time Day)

at  RWJBarnabas Health

Req #: 0000163902
Category: Behavioral and Mental Health
Status: Part-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Monmouth Medical Center
Department: Crisis Receiving Stabilization

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• A minimum of four ,4, years of experience in the guiding principles of recovery that assist individuals to improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and reach their full potential
• Nationally Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist, NCPRSS, certification through NAADAC organization is required upon hire or must obtain certification within 6 months of employment
• Ability to travel within a 60-mile radius of the assigned hospital for cross coverage when needed
• Ability to utilize resources to advocate for patient/client while showing empathy and compassion

Preferred:

• Bilingual a plus
• Previous experience as a Recovery Specialist or other related position
• Strong organizational and communication skills ,grammar, punctuation and sentence structure
• Knowledge of computer skills: Microsoft Office, Excel, and Microsoft Outlook

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:

• Day Shift
• Part-Time
• 20 hours per week

• Engage client/patient to provide non-clinical assistance and recovery support by creating connections and trust through the sharing of real-life experiences with the client/patient throughout their intervention
• Conduct client/patient screening to collect all required information pertaining to client/patient history in all aspects of life
• Input screening information into the electronic health record system in accordance with IFPR documentation guidelines
• Ensures accurate and timely documentation, complete required patient follow up and provide necessary reporting data to ensure grant compliance
• Create individualized recovery support plans based on patient needs discovered through the screening process and social determinants of health ,SDOH, circumstances in accordance to grant requirements
• Connect client/patient with non-clinical SDOH related services and resources
• Establish and maintain a supportive relationship with client/patient and their families by being a positive role model and sharing experiential knowledge, hope, and skills
• Educate individuals on how to appropriately navigate treatment, social services, and recovery support systems by maintaining relationships with an IFPR Patient Navigator,or hospital staff to ensure the navigation to treatment is successful
• Empower individuals to make self-determined and self-directed choices about their recovery pathway to maintain recovery
• Implement and facilitate recovery support meetings and groups that are designed to engage, motivate and empower the audience
• Perform other duties as assigned