SUPERVISOR-PEER RECOVERY COORDINATOR

University of Alabama at Birmingham

The UAB Department of Emergency Medicine (DEM) is expanding its Peer Recovery Support initiative in the main UAB Hospital Emergency Department (ED). We are specifically seeking a certified recovery support specialists (CRSS) who have successfully recovered from an opioid addiction to fill our Full-time Recovery Support Coordinator-Lead position. This position will provide coverage to support the ED-based Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) program implemented in 2019 to stabilize and link OUD cases to Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD). It will provide one-on-one support to patients presenting to the ED with Substance Use Disorder, to include but not limited to Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). This position will primarily be responsible for performing the day-to-day activities at the UAB Hospital Emergency Department (UED) for the above-mentioned program. Additionally, this position will serve as a primary source of information for other Peer Recovery Coordinators and Specialists and oversee their assignment completions, skill improvement, and training

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Conduct all study activities in accordance with the UAB-IRB approved protocol and standard Good Clinical Practices (GCP).
• Assist with day-to-day recovery support specialist activities including coaching/mentoring to OUD patients presenting to the ED, interacting with the ED clinical teams, assist in recruiting ED patients in program for OUD linkage, document patient encounters in the electronic medical record (EMR) system, and providing MOUD resources to OUD patients. Participate in routine internal meetings.
• Provide one-on-one advocacy and personal coaching/mentoring to patients presenting to the Emergency Department (ED) with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). Interact with Emergency Medicine physicians and nurses to support bedside care delivery and serve as a vital member of the case management team.
• In conjunction with investigators or clinical research staff, support efforts to recruit and enroll patients in a program to link OUD cases to Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) services.
• Provide follow-up services to encourage and motivate OUD patients to follow through with plans to access MOUD services.
• Document patient encounters in the electronic medical record (EMR) system Maintain administrative and patient records, organize and summarize project data and participate in routine meetings.
• Provide support to ED peers and assist in developing efficient processes for the ED peer program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Work Characteristics

• Relevant experience in a peer recovery support environment. Successful recovery from a prior opioid addiction.
• Certification Required: Certified or eligible to be certified as a Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) by The Alabama Department of Mental Health
• OR Certified Peer Support Specialist through FORMLL
• OR Nationally Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (NCPRSS) by the Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC). NCPRSS preferred.
• Must obtain certification within one (1) year from date of hire into classification.

Hourly Range: $17.55-$23.00

Education

• High School diploma or GED
• and two (2) years of relevant experience in a peer recovery support environment required.
• Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

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