Peer Counselor, Project Engage - Newark
Company: ChristianaCare
Location: Newark
Posted on: February 2, 2025
Job Description:
ChristianaCare's Project Engage Program is looking to hire a
Full Time Peer Counselor to support the Emergency Department at the
Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE.The Peer Counselor is a peer with
lived experience recovering from a substance use disorder (SUD).
S/he is responsible for engaging individuals who present at
Christiana Care and who, through screening, are determined to need
additional assessment and intervention for their substance use
disorder. -They will identify SUD treatment resources, make
linkages, and provide coaching to ensure that patients are linked
to appropriate services upon discharge from the hospital. -The Peer
Counselor is an individual who has a unique perspective because of
his/her own experience with a substance use disorder. S/he must be
willing to self-disclose as appropriate and to attend training
leading to certification as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist
within one year of hire.ScheduleMondays to Fridays: 8:00am -
4:30pmKey Responsibilities:
- Works with the staff of Project Engage, Emergency Departments
and the hospital units to identify individuals who have signs and
symptoms of substance use to screen, assess, and, as necessary,
link those individuals to treatment in the community following
discharge.
- Uses lived experience with a substance use or mental health
disorder to engage and direct individuals who are in the hospital
to acknowledge need for treatment and agree to service linkages and
assists in supporting individuals to move ahead on their recovery
paths.
- Engages patients at the bedside and conducts motivational
interviewing to understand patient barriers and direct patient to
get the appropriate level of care.
- Provides education on the dangers of drug and alcohol use for
all patients not ready to receive SUD treatment. This includes
educating patients, friends and/or family members on Narcan safety
and use and providing Narcan to them.
- Utilizes open beds platform to identify available, appropriate
treatment for all interested patients and submitting referrals in a
timely manner. - Follows up to see if patient is accepted and/or
received treatment after discharge.
- Develop working relationships with ED and hospital case
managers and PE discharge coordinators to coordinate care and
discharge planning for patients interested in treatment.
- Document engagements each day on required forms and communicate
pertinent information regarding patient engagements at the end of
each day. -
- Assists clients in setting goals based on their individual
needs assessments, and in identifying steps to achieve their
goals.
- Other duties as assigned.Benefits & Incentives
- Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.
- Two retirement planning offerings, including 403(b) with
company contributions.
- Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities
to cash out.
- 12 week paid parental leave.
- Tuition assistance
- Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to
care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through
Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching,
fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through
several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows,
sporting events, movie tickets, insurance and much
more!Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- The Peer Counselor is an individual who has a unique
perspective because of his/her own experience with SUD or mental
health disorder. S/he must be willing to self-disclose as
appropriate and to attend training leading to certification as a
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist within one year of hire.
- One year experience working in the mental health field in
voluntary or paid position required.At ChristianaCare, we are
guided by our values of Love and Excellence and are passionate
about delivering health, not just health care.Feel free to apply
and come join us at ChristianaCare!#LI-RT1
Keywords: ChristianaCare, Newark , Peer Counselor, Project Engage - Newark, Other , Newark, Delaware
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