Recovery Coach Job at Brigham & Women's Faulkner Hospital, Boston, MA

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  • Brigham & Women's Faulkner Hospital
  • Boston, MA

Job Description

An essential, non-clinical member of the care team that provides services for patients with substance use disorder (SUD). The overall goal is to engage with patients, utilize harm reduction techniques to address any stage of readiness, provide resources, and help them address barriers as they work towards their goals.
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Essential Functions
-Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and address barriers to patient care plans.
-Facilitate group programming providing structured support, education, and peer-led recovery activities in alignment with program standards.
-Facilitate connections across systems of care, including the recovery community, community-based supports, the addiction treatment system, and the healthcare system.
-Engage with new patients to identify their needs and personal wellness goals.
-Be available to regularly engage with patients outside of scheduled medical appointments, including introducing them to recovery-oriented systems of care or meeting them in their community.
-Develop relationships with SUD-focused community groups/agencies and help patients access and navigate these resources.
-Attends and participates in care team meetings.
-Write brief, non-clinical notes in the patient's medical record.



Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials
Recovery Coach [State Certification] - Generic - HR Only preferred Certified Recovery Support Worker [CRSW - New Hampshire] - New Hampshire Board of Licensing for Alcohol & Other Drug Use Professionals preferred

Experience
Sustained recovery experience 2-3 years required and Experience working with people with substance use disorders 1-2 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with patients/families and staff, following principles of professional boundaries.

-Group facilitation experience preferred.
- Excellent problem-solving skills both one-on-one and in group situations.
- Proficient in the use of office equipment and the computer Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain written records and reports.

- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Physical Requirements

  • Standing Frequently (34-66%)
  • Walking Frequently (34-66%)
  • Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
  • Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
  • Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
  • Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
  • Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
  • Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
  • Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
  • Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
  • Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
  • Talking Constantly (67-100%)
  • Hearing Constantly (67-100%)


Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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