What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Recovery Coach position at Michigan Healthcare Professionals, P.C.?
Peer Recovery Coach - Full-Time - Warren, Michigan
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Summary/Objective
The Peer Recovery Coach’s role is to support patients in their recovery from Substance Use Disorder. He/she must demonstrate an ability to share personal recovery experiences and develop productive peer-to-peer relationships. The Peer Recovery Coach shall serve as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator to promote long-term recovery.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
· Assist recovering persons in developing their own plan for advancing their recovery by assessing personal interests, goals, and potential obstacles regarding recovery.
· Identify and create linkages with community groups and agencies such as mutual self-help groups and professional resources when needed.
· Develop relationships with community resources and engage recovering individuals such that individuals are familiar with potential opportunities.
· Identify barriers to participation in community resources/agencies and develop strategies to overcome those barriers.
· Revision of recovery plan when changes arise. Collaborates with healthcare team to review patient progress/challenges regarding long term recovery.
Qualifications, Education and Experience
· High School diploma/G.E.D. Successful completion of Peer Recovery Coach Certification Training. Certification training. Supervision received, Behavioral health specialist, home health director. Supervisor exercised.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person