-Provides information and opportunities for recovering individuals to direct their own recovery and advocacy processes.
-Provides support to hospital patients with identified SUD.
-Facilitates warm hand-offs and referrals from the hospital to appropriate providers.
-Provides information and opportunities for recovering individuals to direct their own recovery and advocacy processes.
-Provides education and support to hospital staff related to addiction and recovery.
-Organizes data collection relating to community referrals and outcomes.
-Establishes a relationship with patient that displays dignity and respect as reflected in professional language and appropriate boundaries.
-Teaches and supports the acquisition and utilization of skills needed to facilitate recovery.
-Promotes knowledge of and linkage to available services, options, and choices.
-Promotes the utilization of natural resources within the community, other agencies, and services systems. Arranges referrals to other agencies, community programs, and other resources to meet the needs of the patient and family.
-Facilitates the development of a sense of wellness, self-worth, and identification of unique strengths.
-Documents interactions and progress in patient’s electronic medical record; completes all documentation within required time frame.
-Participates in group supervision and individual supervision.
-Participates in Care Coordination department meetings, other department and agency meetings, and internal and/or external trainings to promote performance improvement.
-Attends all Gateway Rehab mandatory training and in-services.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

-Understanding of Culture Diversity required
-Excellent communication skills.
-Good computer skills, i.e., MS Office.
-Excellent listening skills.
-Excellent time management and organizational skills.
-Ability to interact with others in a professional setting.