Patient Advocate - 3 pm - 11:30 pm Sunday - Thursday - Wellbridge Addiction Treatment and Research : Job Details

POSITION SUMMARYProvides support and encouragement to adhere to program policies and procedures, provides assistance in treatment and recovery plan development. Their duties are essentially to supplement the support in a non-clinical manner.RESPONSIBILITIES

• Acclimates all new patients, reviewing procedures, expectations, etc. for first few days at Wellbridge to ensure a successful transition into treatment.
• Facilitates daily community meeting.

• Participates in interdisciplinary staff meetings and conferences.
• Accompanies patients to appointments as approved by clinical team.
• Works with participants to identify strengths.
• Educates program participants about various modes of recovery.
• Works in conjunction with clinicians/therapists, etc., to engage patients who are considering leaving AMA.
• Works with nursing and counselor assistant staff to ensure that all patients are attending assigned groups and arriving on time.
• Assists in the continuous development of the Wellbridge alumni group, encouraging participation, scheduling speakers, hosting events, etc., to keep prior patients engaged in order to help ensure a successful transition upon leaving Wellbridge.
• Assists with follow up for discharged patients.
• Provides feedback from patient experience on program content and suggestions.
• Informs patients about community and natural supports and how to use these in the recovery process. Assists patients with development of recovery plans.
• Models coping skills.
• Provides non-clinical crisis support.
• Familiar with contemporary medications for addiction treatment and works collaboratively with medical approaches to care.
• Maintains records in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) or CRPA-P preferred.
• CPR certified or obtained within six months of hire.
• Have knowledge and understanding of alcoholism or addiction.
• Six months experience working in a direct client/patient environment.