Recovery Specialist - Substance Use Disorders

Job Duties and Responsibilities Engage in brief relationship building and active listening with clients receiving treatment in emergency room and medical inpatient settings who have a substance use disorder. Utilize best practices such as motivational interviewing and stages of change to provide supportive coaching and encouragement to clients contemplating or actively seeking help with substance use treatment and recovery. Ensuring that all interactions are strength‑based, recovery‑oriented and acknowledge multiple pathways and definitions of recovery. Conduct substance use screening, assessment, brief intervention, and referral to treatment and/or other community resources and services. Interactions can include in‑person, telephonic, and telehealth interventions. Use ASAM or similar criteria to determine the most appropriate treatment level based on the patient’s clinical presentation. Coordinate with insurance companies to complete pre‑certification as appropriate. Build in‑depth understanding of MAT options, including methadone, naltrexone, and buprenorphine, and objectively counsel patients on MAT. Outreach, engage, and provide education to family members, natural supports, and other professionals regarding substance use disorders and available programs/resources. Engage in team‑based care and work cooperatively with other medical professionals and county‑wide personnel involved in the Warm Handoff program. Complete appropriate documentation, including case notes for each service‑related contact according to program standards and logging interactions into tracking spreadsheets. Update case outcomes as appropriate and write narrative outcomes for success stories. Participate in trainings and education sessions regarding the warm handoff process for medical professionals and other stakeholders to ensure program utilization. Coordinate safe transportation for patients to door‑to‑door treatment placement. Participate in rotating on‑call schedule. Physical and Sensory Requirements Sitting for up to 5 hours per day, in 2‑hour increments; standing for up to 1 hour per day, in 1‑hour increments; walking for up to 2 hours per day, in 20‑minute increments. Occasionally uses fingers to turn pages. Frequently uses hands to write, type, and hold charts. Rarely uses hands or fingers for firm grasping or twisting/turning. Frequently uses upper extremities to lift and carry up to 10 pounds. Frequently stoops, occasionally squats, rarely reaches above shoulder level. Hearing and vision meet normal conversational, near, far, color, and peripheral requirements. Education High School Diploma or GED required. Eligible to earn the Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) or Certified Family Recovery Specialist (CFRS) certification within one year of hire and maintain the certification. OR a bachelor’s degree. Training and Experience Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license accepted by the network’s insurance carrier and maintain a good driving record. Hours Every other Saturday/Sunday, 8:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m. St. Luke’s University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr St. Luke’s University Health Network