Requisition Number: 8931
Pay Range: $19.96 - $30.03 per hour
Location: CHA Everett Hospital
Work Days: Weekend (Saturday)
Category: Human and Social Services
Department: Hospital Based SUD Services
Job Type: Part Time
Work Shift: Day
Hours/Week: 8.00
Union Name: Non Union
Cambridge Health Alliance is expanding services to address substance use disorders for its patients and communities. We are expanding our addiction consult service team to provide treatment for patients who are in our emergency departments or inpatient units and who could benefit from additional clinical services. This program will be multidisciplinary and interdepartmental, and will collaborate with other departments throughout Cambridge Health Alliance and with our community partners in order to meet the needs of our patients with substance use disorders. This is a grant funded position.
The Recovery Coach provides clinically-based peer recovery support services to support patient engagement into recovery support and addiction treatment. They will collaborate with other members of the care team to identify needs and resources with the patient, family and health care team, create a treatment plan appropriate to the patient’s needs and resources.
Qualifications:
Minimum 3-5 years sobriety and 5-10 years experience in peer recovery support work
Experience working as a Recovery Coach in a hospital/Emergency Department setting preferred
Minimum High School diploma or equivalent, Bachelor’s degree desirable
Certification:
Current Addiction Recovery Coach certification in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts preferred; certification required within one year of
employment
Valid Drivers License in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Cognitive abilities:
Ability to collaborate with other disciplines both inside and outside of CHA.
Ability to maintain relationships with staff, outside agencies and payers, patients and families of a diverse and multicultural population.
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality/privacy in accordance with institutional standards
Ability to protect one’s own recovery status while working with patients going through challenges and/or actively using drugs
In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.
Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.
Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.
At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People.
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