Hospital Bridge Peer Specialist

• Works within the Charlotte County hospital system in the effort to assist individuals identified as having substance use or mental health concerns engage in services following medical treatment.   
• Provides practical advice, suggestions, and strategies of recovery to patients as an empowering helper with the perspective of being a recipient of services in the past. 
• Provide one-on-one support. .
• Work with individuals and families to prevent crisis and promote treatment engagement, while assessing risk ongoing. May help individuals deal with addictions and substance use; family, parenting, and marital problems; suicide; stress management; financial issues; and issues associated with aging and mental and emotional health. Must be very familiar with and actively refer to various social services resources in Charlotte and surrounding counties
• Provide hope, support, education, and assist patients in setting recovery goals.
• Provide input, as part of the treatment team, on the patient’s care along with hospital staff
• Employee will work closely with law enforcement, Department of Children and Families, hospital staff and other local, state and federal service providers to coordinate services for individuals determined to be in need.
• Employee will make appropriate internal and external referrals, monitor the implementation of services, and provide support and advocacy for the individual. 
• Document in patient record.

Benefits

Full-time

• Dental, vision, health, and life insurance. 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employer sponsored contribution to Health Savings Account (HSA), with qualifying insurance plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO). 
• 11 paid holidays.

Must meet eligibility requirements

• 403b Retirement Plan, with 9% employer contribution for those who meet eligibility requirements. 
• Tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible, and Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) loan repayment eligible for qualifying staff

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with persons with mental health and/or substance use disorders preferred.
• Peer Specialist certification eligible or can obtain within one (1) year of hire date.   
• Ability to pass Level II Background clearance, drug test (CBHC is a drug free workplace)
• Valid FL driver’s license, insurance, and safe driving record
• Dependable transportation (registered, safe operating conditions, etc.)
• Ability to lift at least 10 pounds.
• Ability to reach above shoulder level.
• Moderate manual dexterity.
• Ability move quickly during a crisis.
• Ability to sit and stand for long periods.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle in all driving conditions. 
• Able to manage stressful situations and display appropriate work demeanor and boundaries.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service. 
• Must maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct, while adhering to agency policies and procedures
• Must have valid Florida driver’s license that reflects a safe driving record and use of personal vehicle
• Must have good computer skills in order to enter and retrieve information into an electronic medical record
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team 

For more information regarding the Level II Background Screening click here: https://info.flclearinghouse.com