UMass Memorial Health
Location
Milford, Massachusetts
Salary
$46,114 - $83,013 / YEAR
The Substance Abuse Counselor/Recovery Coach provides substance abuse education, assists patients in navigating community resources, and spends at least 50% of their time in the community supporting patients and coordinating care with providers and families. Key duties include developing and maintaining referral systems, providing patient navigation and advocacy, and ensuring clear communication and documentation within the care team.
Required qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED plus one additional year of experience working with the substance use population and a valid driver's license, along with over one year of experience in substance abuse services. Preferred qualifications include an Associate’s degree and obtaining Certified Addiction Recovery Coach certification within two years of hire.
II. Major Responsibilities: 1. Developing a set of goals and objectives in conjunction with the patient, based on needs identified by the patient and/or any care plans that exist for the patient. 2. Identifying whether the patient has a comprehensive care plan in place and a current provider responsible for implementing the care plan. This includes but is not limited to Community Partner (CP), primary therapist, Residential Rehabilitation Services (RRS) program counselor, primary care provider. If the patient consents, ensuring coordination and communication with that provider and tailoring activities to the needs in the care plan. 3. Connecting the patient with providers able to develop and implement a comprehensive care plan if the patient does not have any such relationship. Such entities could include a primary care provider, prescribing psychiatrist, therapist, residential program, addiction pharmacotherapy providers, or a CP, if eligible. 4. Supporting the patient in understanding the treatment options available to them, including 24- hour programs, outpatient options, and all FDA approved options for addiction pharmacotherapy. 5. Providing information about, and facilitating access to, community and recovery supports, including supports for families. III. Position Qualifications: License/Certification/Education: Required 1. High school diploma or equivalent. 2. Valid drivers license.
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