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The Peer Advocate (CRPA or CRPA-P) will provide an array of services directly to patients in traditional and non-traditional treatment settings including:
- Identifying patients in need of SUD services
- Linking patients to formal recovery supports including inpatient and outpatient treatment.
- Raising awareness and linking patients to social and other supportive services.
- Modeling coping skills.
- Accompanying patients to medical appointments including outpatient SUD programs and inpatient detoxification and rehab programs.
- Providing non-clinical crisis support
- Educating patients to identify strengths as well as problem areas.
- Developing "recovery plans".
- Travel training - to use public transportation independently.
- Greeting patients in the waiting room and making them feel welcome.
- Outreaching patients via phone and in their community to re-engage in treatment including home visits.
- Accompanying patients to NA/AA meetings.
- Educating and referring patients for MAT services.
We are an OASAS licensed outpatient substance use treatment program seeking a talented Program Director.
Bridge Back to Life Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
Bridge Back to Life Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
