Peer Support/Recovery Advocate

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

Shifts: Monday - Friday 2:00pm - 10:30pm

Company Overview

Hope Valley Health & Wellness, is dedicated to providing high-quality mental health and addiction treatment. We serve our clients by focusing on evidence-based treatment and a person-centered approach.

Summary

We are seeking a passionate Peer Support/Recovery Advocate to join our team at Hope Valley Health & Wellness in Wasilla Alaska. In this pivotal role, you will contribute to our mission of delivering transformative mental health care through evidence-based practices and holistic therapies.

Responsibilities:

• Monitors clients by conducting safety checks.
• Monitors, logs and reports on client detox withdrawal symptoms and/or significant changes.
• Monitors and records client vital signs.
• Charts medication observations, shift notes and DAPs in EHR.
• Provides clients with education on medication, substance abuse education, healthy lifestyle, and sleep routines.
• Conducts medication pass by the observation of client self-administration of medication.
• Reports medication errors.
• Completes medication count each shift.
• Assists with medication destruction.
• Ensure adherence to facility rules.
• Completes incident reports as needed.
• Transports clients and pick up medication as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Experience working with clients at various levels of care, with an emphasis on substance use disorder or mental health treatment preferred.
• Must have and maintain a valid Alaska drivers license, clean driving record, and maintain personal auto insurance coverage.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications are required.
• Must have a current TB test or chest x-ray.
• Knowledge of the requirements for providing services needed to clients.
• Experience in electronic charting preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of HIPAA and CFR-42 client confidentiality regulations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work well and quickly under pressure both individually and as part of a team.
• Excellent project management skills to consistently meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills with superior attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Call-To-Action

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals seeking mental health support, we invite you to apply today and join our dedicated team at Hope Valley Health & Wellness!