Peer Recovery Specialist

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY

Area of Interest: Behavioral Health 

FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.4

Department: Iowa City-Guidelink

Shift: 16 hours per week

AbbeHealth Services - is a regional nonprofit organization dedicated to providing mental health and aging services that help individuals achieve their optimum levels of independence and success. The Peer Recevoery Specialist  is responsible for facilitating and arranging for the provision of Mental health and substance use disorder treatment by offering a variety of approaches including Harm Reduction and/or Abstinence, depending on client goals.

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience  aculture  guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Benefits –Our competitive  Total Rewards  program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment– We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Development– We believe equipping you with support and  development opportunities  is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/

Responsibilities

• Communicates daily with staff to identify individuals that need to be seen for evaluation.
• Collects required demographic data and insurance information on referred individuals and enters this data into the EHR.
• Schedules appointments in the EHR
• Gathers clinical information for prescribers prior to the appointments from other treatment providers.
• Works with the client to build rapport and engagement in the treatment process. This includes gather information on presenting issue, previous history and gather basic vitals.
• Reviews the Intake/orientation handbook with individuals prior to receiving services.
• Acts as a liaison between prescribers and other treatment team members.
• Communications treatment recommendations with the individual and treatment team to understand the plan. Assists with obtaining medications as necessary.
• Participates in discharge planning and coordination of “warm handoffs.”
• Provides aftercare support as needed.
• Works with clients throughout facility that could benefit from Peer Support services either individually or in a group.
• As a peer, provides non-judgmental listening and conveys home for recovery process.
• Participates in various ACCMH or GuideLink activities as assigned.
• Develops appropriate new skills and accepts new responsibilities as program and community needs evolve.
• Attends regular staff meetings and participates in evaluating and planning for services.
• Completes assigned educational trainings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Personal, lived experience in recovery from serious mental illness and/or substance abuse
• Two years of previous experience in behavioral health field
• Valid Iowa Driver’s License
• Must carry current automobile insurance in accordance with Abbe’s policies
• Must present a recent MVR accounting from the Motor Vehicle Department, State of Iowa to the Human Resources Department. The results of this MVR must meet the requirements for violations as set forth in Abbe’s motor vehicle policies.