Sober Support Unit (SSU) Peer Recovery Coach CONTINGENT
Oakland Community Health Network
Summary
The Sober Support Unit Peer Recovery Coach engages individuals seeking SUD services and uses motivational interviewing to motivate an individual to continue through with services.
Job description
Job Summary
The Sober Support Unit Peer Recovery Coach engages individuals seeking SUD services and uses motivational interviewing to motivate an individual to continue through with services.
Essential Functions
- Provide a warm and welcoming environment for person's served
- Provide short-term, intensive, recovery-oriented services to adults experiencing a Sud crisis
- Provide recovery coaching to individuals to help them engage and continue to withdrawal management or residential treatment services
- Communicate hope and the possibility of recovery through conversations
- Contribute to a warm and welcoming atmosphere for individuals served
- Engage actively with team members and other departments
- Document interactions and progress accurately in the Electronic Health Record
- Conduct intakes onto the unit
- Refer individuals to appropriate access points
- Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements and Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or GED
Training Requirements (licenses, programs, or certificates): CCAR or State Certified Peer Recovery Coach
Experience Requirements: Experience in providing services to Individual's with Substance Use Disorders, adults with Mental Illness, Serious Emotional Disturbance, or intellectual / Developmental Disabilities preferred. Experience in providing services in the public sector preferred.
Job Specific Competencies/Skills
- Ability to build positive relationships with contractors and community partners
- Knowledge of Health Care Systems desired
- Knowledge of OCHN Substance Use Disorder and Core Provider Agencies and services
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Demonstrated effective negotiation skills
- Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated effective computer skills with Word, Excel, database, and other relevant software programs
Additional Information
Must have available means of transportation to and from OCHN and for required offsite meetings or site visits. Must be available for meetings and events which may occur outside of standard office hours. Work performed primarily in an office environment.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- CCAR or State Certified Peer Recovery Coach certification
- Experience providing services to individuals with Substance Use Disorders, adults with Mental Illness, Serious Emotional Disturbance, or intellectual/Developmental Disabilities preferred
- Experience providing services in the public sector preferred
- Knowledge of Health Care Systems desired
- Knowledge of OCHN Substance Use Disorder and Core Provider Agencies and services
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Demonstrated effective negotiation skills
- Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated effective computer skills with Word, Excel, database, and other relevant software programs
- Must have available means of transportation
- Must be available for meetings and events outside standard office hours
Company overview
Oakland Community Health Network is a public behavioral health organization serving Oakland County, Michigan. As a community mental health services provider, OCHN administers and coordinates a comprehensive network of mental health, substance use disorder, and developmental disability services for residents. The organization operates as a Prepaid Inpatient Health Plan (PIHP) under Michigan's public mental health system, managing Medicaid and other public funding to ensure accessible care for vulnerable populations. OCHN collaborates with numerous provider agencies to deliver services including crisis intervention, outpatient therapy, case management, residential support, and prevention programs. The network focuses on person-centered care, recovery-oriented approaches, and community integration for individuals with behavioral health needs. Through its coordinated system of care, OCHN aims to improve mental wellness, reduce health disparities, and support individuals in achieving their highest level of functioning within their communities.