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Boston Medical Center - Boston, MA
posted 3 months ago
About the position
The Recovery Coach will support the recovery needs of patients in a new, 45-bed men's behavioral health unit at Boston Medical Center, located within the Suffolk County Jail. This role involves facilitating access to recovery-oriented treatment and resources, providing ongoing support, and promoting a non-judgmental, patient-centered approach to care. The Recovery Coach will work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team to help patients overcome obstacles to recovery and achieve their personal goals.
Responsibilities
- Engage patients in a correctional setting to help establish recovery goals.
- Facilitate and co-facilitate skill-building support groups.
- Maintain up-to-date resources for self-help programs for patients post-release.
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support patient recovery.
- Present regular trainings and in-service trainings for non-peer staff.
- Seek continuing education in the Peer Support field.
- Provide links to post-release sober housing and recovery-supportive employment.
- Address and resolve issues related to patient needs and complaints.
- Utilize motivational enhancement techniques to encourage patient engagement.
- Adhere to HIPAA standards and maintain confidentiality.
Requirements
- Associate's degree or equivalent experience in community health with a minimum of 2 years in healthcare/SUD treatment.
- BA/BS in Human Services preferred or three years relevant experience in SUD treatment.
- Prior completion of the Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC) certification preferred.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
- Experience working with patients experiencing homelessness preferred.
- Experience in settings of incarceration or with justice-involved individuals preferred.
- Minimum of 1 year of demonstrated experience in a recovery network.
Nice-to-haves
- Bilingual or multilingual skills appropriate to the patient population served.
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
- Flexibility in schedule to meet unit needs, including evenings and weekends.
Benefits
- Full-time position with a structured schedule.
- Opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment.
