Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D. is required

Experience

The candidate must be actively engaged in his/her own recovery with a minimum of two years demonstrated personal recovery experience from alcohol and/or drug use.

Skills

• read and interpret documents and write routine reports
• basic computer skills
• excellent interpersonal skills
• ability to relate to patients and health professionals
• good problem-solving skills
• willingness to learn and interest in acquiring new skills

Licensures, Certifications

obtains certification through the Maryland Addiction Professional Board within 18 months of hire and participates in continuing education programs

Physical Requirements

Able to perform the physical requirements of the position

Working Conditions

Works primarily in the community and in the ED with some exposure to noise, dust or temperature.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts street outreach to locate and engage with referred OSOP patients from hospital EDs
• Conducts screenings to understand the patient's history of drug and/or alcohol use, treatment history, social service, and other recovery support needs and motivation to change behavior
• Facilitates patient's readiness for change and uses motivational interviewing techniques and other communication skills to support and encourage the patient to plan for reduction or elimination of drug and alcohol use
• Assists patients in setting personal recovery goals
• Works with healthcare team and patient to identify community supports and treatment services to promote recovery
• Supports patients and families to understand how to access community resources
• Assists patients in linking to community supports and treatment services, including helping secure transportation and other resources
• Acts as a peer support after patient is discharged from the hospital; this involves face-to-face and phone engagement with patients in various community settings
• Provides family members with recovery support materials
• Provides education on risks of overdose and assures that patient and significant others have and are trained to use naloxone
• Completes required reports and other necessary documentation accurately

All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values

Respect

I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.

• Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy
• Listens and responds appropriately to others' needs, feelings, and capabilities

Excellence

I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.

• Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations
• Actively pursues learning and self-development
• Pays attention to detail; follows through

Accountability

I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.

• Sets a positive, professional example for others
• Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them
• Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties
• Reports to work regularly and on time

Teamwork

I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.

• Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team
• Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way
• Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions
• Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others

Ethical Behavior

I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.

• Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment
• Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers

Results

I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.

• Embraces change and improvement in the work environment
• Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services
• Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles
• Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently

COVID-19 Vaccination

All applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or obtain a GBMC approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting employment at GBMC Healthcare, to include Gilchrist and GBMC Health Partners.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.