Recovery Coach at Partner's Healthcare in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Site: The General Hospital Corporation


At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.


At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.



Job Summary
The Recovery Coach (RC) is considered an essential, non-clinical member of the care team. The RC will provide peer recovery support services to patients with substance use disorder (SUD) and will assist patients in achieving and sustaining recovery as defined by each individual patient. This position of the Recovery Coach addresses SUD/AUD needs, through advocacy, peer support, collaboration with care teams, referrals for care and assistance accessing community support and networking.


This position is located at the Internal Medical Associates (IMA), a primary care practice at Massachusetts General Hospital main campus. This is a full-time, in person position which requires being onsite at the medical practice.


The responsibilities included in this position are the following:
- Serves as a liaison between the recovery community, the addiction treatment system, the medical treatment system, and the patient's community, family, and social context to facilitate connections across systems of care
- Works collaboratively with treatment team in support of evidence-based services to patients with SUD
- Addresses barriers to successful recovery and serves as role model and advocate
- Conducts active outreach efforts to encourage attendance and participation in recovery-oriented, self-help, and pro-social groups
- Engage with patients identified with SUD referred through Internal Medicine Associates adult primary care practice
- Meet hospitalized patients with SUD prior to discharge and facilitate patient access to next stage of treatment
- Help patient navigate the healthcare system and social service system; accompany patients to appointments and meetings based on the wishes of the patient.
- Negotiate and create opportunities for access to treatment and social services with patient's participation; advocate on behalf of patients to help decrease barriers to care
- Educate patients about addiction safe use practices, multiple pathways of recovery and utilize motivational enhancement techniques to explore ambiguity and tip the scales towards healthy decision-making
- Offer peer coaching and support patients to identify and develop their own personal wellness goals and to achieve and maintain the highest level of health to include sustained long-term recovery
- Advocate and support the patient's voice during the care team's consideration and development of a comprehensive treatment plan
- Be available to provide support to patients in immediate risk of using substances or for other time-sensitive matters during regular business hours and to develop with the patient interwoven local, natural and clinical supports and resources outside of business hours.
- Be available and accessible to patients over time, regardless of where they are in their recovery, as well as if a patient returns to actively or periodically using substances. Clearly and effectively offer to facilitate communication between the patient, PCP, consulting psychiatrist, and any external providers maintaining appropriate confidentiality procedures and boundaries



Qualifications



What you will need:

• High school diploma or GED required


• Demonstrates ability to maintain 2 years of sustained and uninterrupted recovery at time of hire required; 3-5 years of sustained and uninterrupted recovery preferred.


• Successful completion of a CCAR approved Recovery Coach Academy before hire, or the successful completion of a CCAR approved Recovery Coach Academy within 4 months of hire.


• Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC) certification required within first 18 months of employment or able to

Additional Job Details (if applicable)


Additional Job Description



Remote Type


Onsite



Work Location


15 Parkman Street



Scheduled Weekly Hours


40



Employee Type


Regular



Work Shift


Day (United States of America)



EEO Statement:


The General Hospital Corporation is an Affirmative Action 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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