Peer Recovery Specialist

Emergency Services/Screening Program Assistant

Accountable for assisting consumers in the Emergency services/Screening program including: ensuring the coordination of patient care through follow-up with consumers, psycho-education, assisting patients with linkage to treatment, other services and entitlements. Works collaboratively with the Emergency Services staff, 2 Central, psychiatry, Primary care Physicians, HBH and community outpatient treatment programs. Supports the mission, values and philosophy of HMC.

Primary Position Responsibilities:

• Respond in a timely manner when called to the emergency department or community.
• Gather consumer information for follow-up and as required by grant (NJ Div. of Mental Health and Addiction Services)
• Educate survivors on OORP program and navigating the treatment system
• Be a positive role model for consumer and family.
• Assist consumer in constructing a Wellness Recovery Action Plan.
• Provide telephone and face to face follow up with consumers.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Education: Required: High School diploma. Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Equivalent.
• Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation): Required: Personal experience of Recovery
• License, Registry or Certification: Required: CPRS (Certified Peer Recovery Specialist)
• Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities: Required: Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Ability to identify and resolve problems. Computer literate, skilled in customer service.

Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings. The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement.