Peer Recovery Coach
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The Peer Recovery Coach provides non-clinical services intended to aid patients in establishing recovery from high risk of dependent alcohol and drug use problems. The Peer Recovery Coach will work as part of the Emergency Department team/or designated area to provide peer support and motivation to encourage patients who are seeking treatment for alcohol or drug dependency and addiction issues. The Peer Recovery Coach will assist in completing referrals to treatment services and developing service plans to promote successful linkage to treatment services. Services will be provided in the Emergency Department/or designated area with appropriate follow-up Responsibilities 1. Conducts brief interventions to patients that screen positive for alcohol and/or drug use .. Identifies patient's history of drug/alcohol use, treatment history, motivation to change behavior and other needs for community support services .. Identifies patient's readiness to change and use motivational interviewing t...Recovery, Coach, Peer, Support, Skills, Treatment, Healthcare