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Peer Mentor - Medical

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Peer Mentor - Medical


 Reports To:


Vice President of Medical & Strategic Partnerships


Required Qualifications:



  • High school diploma or GED

  • 1 year minimum demonstrated personal recovery experience

  • KCPM Certification or willingness to obtain

  • Current valid driver’s license



Preferred Qualifications:



  • 1 year experience in SUD treatment facility



Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:



  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

  • Ability to function well in a high-paced and at time stressful environment.

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

  • Effective oral and written communication skills.

  • Ability to interact effectively and professionally.

  • Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.

  • Ability to always maintain confidentiality and professionalism.



Position Summary:


This position provides direct clinical services to patients presenting and/or admitted to a medical facility for acute alcohol/drug intoxication. Sharing their own lived experience of recovery from substance use, they serve as a mentor, advocate, and motivator for patients working toward achieving long-term recovery. The Peer Mentor works as a member of the addiction health care team, engaging patients in recovery planning, treatment services, and follow-up care. 


Essential Job Functions:



  • Complete clinical screening, evaluation, placement of patients, and discharge/transition plans.

  • Coordinate clinical services to minimize hospital utilization and maximize treatment engagement.

  • Collaborate with hospital staff to improve management of patients.

  • Coordinate Substance Use Disorder services provided to Emergency Services Department and additional areas of hospital as needed.

  • Assist with planning and implementing clinical strategies for the patients stay in acute care settings. 

  • Plan and implement clinical strategies and resources to achieve increased engagement of patients in treatment services.

  • Identify and coordinate the care planning for high utilizers of acute services and develop interventions to encourage utilization from Emergency Services to community-based services.

  • Interview patients, review records, and confer with other professionals to evaluate condition of patients.

  • Counsel patients to assist them in overcoming alcohol and drug dependency.

  • Counsel family members on how to cope and provide support for the patient, the impact dependency has on their lives and counsel when in crisis as needed.

  • Refer patients to appropriate services as needed such as detoxification, medical evaluation and treatment, social services, and recovery resources.

  • Maintain contact on a regular basis with referral sources.

  • Monitor conditions of patients to evaluate success of therapy and adapt treatment as needed.

  • Maintain patient files and keep prepared for site visits.

  • Understand and implement all TAP 21 Addiction Counseling Competencies.

  • Participate in utilization review activities as required.

  • Comply with all CKF policies and procedures and related clinical licensure standards. 

  • Other duties as assigned.



Physical Requirements:

Based on an 8-hour day



  • Sit – Continuously – 5.5 – 8 hrs daily




  • Stand - Continuously – 5.5 – 8 hrs daily




  • Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs. – Occasionally - .25 – 2.5 hrs daily




  • Walk – Frequently – 2.5 – 5.5 hrs daily




  • Reach Above - Occasionally - .25 – 2.5 hrs daily




  • Bend/Stoop - Occasionally - .25 – 2.5 hrs daily




  • Use of hands – Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally - .25 – 2.5 hrs daily




  • Use of hands – Fine Manipulation - Continuously – 5.5 – 8 hrs daily




  • Stress Level - Medium



PHI Access Level:


Level 2 – This position will have regular access to patient records, no access to employee medical information.


Work Environment:


Clinical environment with moderate noise level.


Benefits:


Competitive benefits with partial employer paid contributions for health insurance and up to 4% for retirement plans.


FLSA Classification:


Hourly Non-Exempt


Department:


Hospital


Schedule:


M-F; 8 am – 5 pm 40 hours


Location / Category:


On-site - Konza Manhattan, KS


 

 

 

 


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