Peer Counselor I, Project Engage, Wilmington - Overnight Shift
Core
A Peer Counselor with lived experience in substance use disorder (SUD) or mental health recovery who engages patients in the Emergency Department to screen, assess, and link them to treatment resources.
Role type
Peer Recovery Specialist (IC)
Builds
Patient recovery pathways and community treatment linkages
Domain
Healthcare / Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
motivational interviewing, patient engagement, resource identification, discharge coordination, goal setting, documentation
Preferred skills
certification as Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, experience in mental health field
Technologies
open beds platform
Responsibilities
Screen and assess individuals with signs of substance use in the ED; conduct motivational interviewing to understand barriers; educate patients and families on Narcan safety; utilize open beds platform to identify and submit treatment referrals; coordinate with ED staff and discharge coordinators for care planning; document daily engagements and follow up on patient acceptance of treatment.
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC