ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES   
-Perform work associated with recovery support services, therapeutic care, case management, treatment and rehabilitation of persons with drug and/or alcohol use through care coordination.  Services and support will be delivered to substance use patients in the context of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT).    
-In accordance with Patient Centered Medical Home Philosophy, collaborates with team members including:  patient; primary care provider; Behavioral Health provider and others to deliver comprehensive care to patients of Family First Health through:
-Patient Engagement and Empowerment
-Participates in case coordination by utilizing case management tools, such as strength-based case management, motivational interviewing and active listening to facilitate patient retention in care and move patients toward independence and increased autonomy.
-Assists patients in the management of their recovery by ensuring that the resources to address the patients’ needs are in place.
-Provides drug and alcohol education, risk reduction support, and medication adherence guidance. 
-Promotes patient retention, self-sufficiency in treatment and utilization of available support through educating patients about service availability.
-Engages in brief relationship building and active listening with patients receiving treatment
-Provides supportive (peer-based) coaching and encouragement to patients contemplating or actively seeking help with substance use treatment and recovery.
-Assist in the development of comprehensive, individualized recovery plans incorporating resources that support patient goals and interests
-Will serve on-call duties based on on-call policy and departmental procedures.
-Provide hope and encouragement needed for the client in reaching his/her goal(s) for recovery
-Connection with other providers
-Identifies, develops and maintains positive linkages with agencies and social service organizations/services in the community and within FFH. 
-Serves as a liaison between FFH interdisciplinary team, peers in other departments, managers, executives, patients and families, and other community agencies to ensure ongoing care for patients, to maintain connectedness, and for positive internal/external customer service. 
-Facilitates warm handoffs between all available behavioral health and physical/dental health treatments. 
-Creates and manages long-term individualized recovery plan by assessing patient’s target needs and reassess on timely basis, including making appropriate referrals for treatment and rehabilitation of drug and alcohol dependent patients.
-Attend mandatory treatment team/clinical round meetings to discuss the patient’s recovery process while in treatment including stabilization, behavior modification, MAT options, discharge and aftercare planning. 
-Documentation 
-Maintains timely and accurate documentation and tracking of all service provision, evaluation, and statistical data for the program; including detailed patient demographics, medical information, risk factors, and other information needed related to grant funding. 
-Understands and adheres to all state and federal drug & alcohol confidentiality/HIPAA laws and related statutes. 
-Attends and actively participates in both internal and external meetings as required. 
-Attend trainings and conferences as determined by supervisor. 
-Performs other duties as assigned and related to the position. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 
Mental/Physical Requirements: Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with a Recovery Specialist position such as:   

-Frequent and prolonged work at a computer and/or on the phone for extended periods of time with repetitive typing with arm and hand motion  
-Frequent travel between work sites with exposure to weather conditions  
-Requires correct vision and hearing to normal range 
-Occasional bending, stooping, crouching, or kneeling  
-Frequent standing, walking, turning, and reaching  
-Frequent contact with patients, clients, vendors, and visitors  
-Occasional carrying of office supplies and lite equipment  
-Frequent competing demands, frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events  
-When teleworking or working remotely, requires working alone in a qualified work setting