Recovery Support Specialist (MAT)
Philadelphia Fight
- Philadelphia, PA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Must have experience with the following treatment modalities: individual and group therapy, and psychoeducational groups. Experience with couples and family treatment is helpful.
- Ability to utilize and follow all mental health licensing regulations and requirements of the state, insurance companies, and other funding sources.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with medical providers, support staff, and other professionals across multiple disciplines.
- Experience with diverse populations.
- Screen for mental health disorders, social stressors, and unhealthy lifestyle choices using empirically validated measures.
- Refer patients as appropriate to mental health and substance use treatment programs.
- Provide motivational interviewing and psychoeducation to patients.
- Run MAT groups monthly.
- Offer brief problem-solving interventions to improve treatment adherence.
- Crisis intervention and de-escalation as needed.
- Participate in daily staff huddles and weekly case conferences to collaborate with other professionals and across clinics.
- Occasionally lead case conferences related to behavioral health issues for medical staff.
- Document interactions in EMR.
- Assist clients with obtaining resources that support their recovery journey.
- Other duties as requested or assigned.